[CH] Tonight's Dinner: Turkey Chili Crunch
RisaG (radiorlg@yahoo.com)
Sun, 7 Jun 2009 19:27:15 -0700 (PDT)
This was tonight's dinner and it was very good. I couldn't believe it was 355 calories for a serving. Wow!
Turkey Chili Crunch
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb ground turkey
salt and pepper
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
pinch ground cinnamon
1/2 onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 carrots, in 1/2" dice
1-14 oz can diced tomatoes, with juice
1/2 chipotle en adobo, seeded & chopped with
1/2 tsp of sauce
3 cups water
1 tbsp cocoa powder
2-14 oz cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
bittersweet chocolate, grated for serving
3 scallions, chopped
1/2 cup nonfat yogurt, for serving
tortilla chips, for garnish
In a large heavy bottomed saucepan, heat the oil over MED heat. Add the turkey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper and cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano and cinnamon and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until the water evaporates and the turkey sizzles.
Add the onion, garlic, and 1/2 tsp salt. Cover and cook until the onion is wilted, about 5-7 minutes. If the onion or the spices begin to stick to the pan add 2 tbsp of water and scrape with a wooden spoon to release.
Add the carrots, tomatoes, chipotle, water, and cocoa powder. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to LOW, and cook, partially covered, for 25 minutes. Stir in the beans and 1/2 cup cilantro, and cook more an additional 15 minutes.
Spray a whole wheat tortilla with cooking spray (I used an 8 grain tortilla) and season with salt and pepper (or cayenne and ground cumin). Slice thinly and bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 5-10 minutes until crispy.
To serve, ladle into a soup bowl and grate a tiny bit of chocolate over the top. Top with scallions, the remaining cilantro, and a spoonful of yogurt.
Risa's notes:
I used Penzey's Chili 3000 seasoning, Mexican oregano, black soybeans and I omitted the chipotle as Trevor is not a chile-head. I sprinkled my serving with some chipotle hot sauce instead.
355 calories per serving
Serves 6
Source: Cook Yo