Tuesday, August 7, 2007

White Bean and Turkey Chili





















Direction


1 tbsp canola oil
2 cups diced yellow onion (about 2)
1.5 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp minced garlic
1.5 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
3 15.8 oz cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups fat free chicken broth
3 cups chopped cooked turkey (substitute cooked ground turkey)
½ cup diced seeded plum tomatoes (about 1)
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp lime juice
½ tsp salt
1/3 tsp ground pepper

Directions

Heat oil in a large dutch oven over medium high heat.

Add onion, sauté 10 minutes or until tender and golden.

Add chili powder, garlic and cumin, sauté for 2 minutes.

Add oregano and beans, cook for 30 seconds.

Add broth, bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.

Place 2 cups of bean mixture in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Return pureed mixture to pan.

Add turkey and cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat. Add diced tomato, chopped cilantro, limejuice, salt and pepper.

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