Turkey and Bean Chili

This particular low fat chili uses ground turkey, which is nice

 and lean, especially if you opt for the 99 percent fat-free variety.

 It's a good alternative to ground beef. This turkey chili makes

 an ideal family supper and is one of my fall and winter favorites.

Turkey and White Bean Chili

It's hearty, healthy and easy to prepare. Serve with a dollop

of fat-free Greek yogurt, which is a healthier alternative to sour

cream, yet still manages to be thick and tangy,

just like sour cream.

turkey and pinto bean chili

White Bean Turkey Chili/Stew

The vision was simple–a turkey chili with white beans in a creamy thick

sauce, a hearty repurposing of leftover Thanksgiving turkey without

 repeating the Thanksgiving flavors that sent me into a food coma the day before.

Fruity and mild, the poblano pepper gives this chili flavor but not a

 lot of heat. Serve this one-pot dish with a wedge of cornbread

 for a warming weeknight supper.

The beans were easy–a long, hot soak and they were

the perfect consistency–you want them soft but not

falling apart. And, the turkey was easy–you just pick it

off the bone, chop it a little and you���re ready to dump

it in. In fact, almost all of the ingredients are

ones you just dump in.

Make this low-calorie chili in just 20 minutes for a quick, one-pot

 supper. Serve with cornbread to complete the meal

RECIPE

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 stick of celery, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 pound 99 percent fat-free ground turkey
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp oregano

Preparation:

yogurt or low-fat sour cream, plus some fresh

chopped cilantro if you have it.