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.

Southern Fried Shrimp

Fresh Shrimp, peeled and deveined

CornmealPenko Bread Crumbs if you can find them.

Salt, PepperOil for Frying

DirectionsPlace cornmeal in large bowl, add salt, pepper, and dry mustard to taste.

Toss shrimp in and coat well. Place in large pan, deep enough to cover shrimp. Fry to 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
Nutritional infoREALLY REALLY FATTENING!

Pineapple-Topped Sweet Potatoes

2 medium dark-orange sweet potatoes

1/4 cup drained crushed pineapple in juice (from 8-oz can)

1 tablespoon sunflower nuts

2 tablespoons packed brown sugar


DirectionsHeat oven to 375°F.



Scrub potatoes; prick all over with fork. Place in shallow baking pan or pie pan (do not use glass). Bake 55 to 65 minutes or until tender.



Set oven control to broil. Cut potatoes lengthwise in half. Mash cut sides slightly with fork.



Spoon pineapple over cut sides of potatoes. Top with sun¬flower nuts and brown sugar. Broil with tops 4 to 6 inches from heat 2 to 3 minutes or until brown sugar is bubbly.4 servings.




Nutritional info1 Serving: Calories 110 (( alories From Fat 10), Fat 1g (Saturated Og); Cholesterol Omg, Sodium 10mg;Carbohydrate 13g Dietary Fiber 2g); Protein 2g % Daily Value: Vitamin A 100%; Vitamin C 12%, Calcium 2%, Iron 2% Exchanges: 1 Starch, % Fruit Carbohydrate Choices: 1%
CommentsPlace the sweet potatoes in a pan before you bake them so any syrup that leaks out won't create a mess in your oven.