Recipe: Turkey Chili

I've made an adaptation of this recipe, and it turned out really yummy! The lean meat and the beans make this a very healthy meal full of proteins and fibers. Try it!

Turkey Chili

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil

• 1 pound ground turkey

• 1 onion, chopped

• 1 (28 ounce) can canned crushed tomatoes (diced work well too)

• 1 (19 ounce) can canned red beans, drained and rinsed

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tablespoons chili powder

• 1 1/2 teaspoon paprika

• 1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

• 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup frozen corn kernel
• About 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Place onion in the pot and cook them until slightly translucent. Add garlic, stir in and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add turkey and cook until evenly brown. 
2. Mix in tomatoes, kidney beans and spices, including the cilantro. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.
3. When serving, you can add extra fresh cilantro.