The Big Chili takes a classic winter favorite to the next level. Starring a healthy protein and studded with veggies, this dish transforms mere comfort food into a nutritional blockbuster.
The Big Chili — makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 medium diced sweet potato
• 1 medium diced red bell pepper
• 1 lb. of ground turkey
• 1 crushed garlic clove
• 2 teaspoons of cumin
• 1 teaspoon of chili powder
• 1/8 teaspoon of sea salt
• 2-3 cranks of freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon (sweet) smoked paprika (optional)
• 1 15-oz. can of (low sodium) chickpeas
• 1 cup of low-sodium chicken broth (can substitute water)
• 1 15-oz. can of crushed tomatoes
• 1 10-oz. container of baby spinach
Directions:
- Sauté onions in olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot, like a Dutch oven, for 3 to 5 minutes on medium heat, or until the edges turn golden.
- Add sweet potato, pepper, meat, garlic, and spices, and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes (careful not to burn the garlic).
- Add chickpeas, water or broth, and canned tomatoes, and let simmer on medium for 25 minutes, or until the sweet potato is tender.
- (You can also cook this on medium-low for up to an hour.)
- Add spinach and cook for 2 to 3 minutes to wilt down the greens.
- Garnish with your favorite toppings: cilantro, scallions, thinly sliced radishes, avocado, a squeeze of lime, or Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 45
Carbs: 49g
Protein: 37g
Saturated fat: 2g
Sodium: 179mg
Potassium: 1287mg
Fiber: 15g
Sugar: 10g
Calcium: 157mg
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