Turkey Quinoa Chili

Photo by: Taste of Home

Tonight I made a very healthy chili. I found the recipe on Taste of Home. It was so good. I think it might be the healthiest thing I have ever enjoyed! It has a lot of vitamins, fiber, and protein. I added a little fat free shredded cheddar cheese, avocado, and fat free greek yogurt to mine. Yummy!!!! I made a huge pot and plan on using it several different ways this week. I am glad my husband loved it because he is getting a lot of it this week!

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 3-1/2 cups water, divided
• 1/2 pound lean ground turkey
• 1 large sweet onion, chopped
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 medium zucchini, chopped
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
• 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Directions

• In a large saucepan, bring quinoa and 2 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, onion, red pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in the chili powder, cumin and cinnamon; cook 2 minutes longer.
• Add the black beans, tomatoes, zucchini, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, bay leaf, oregano, salt, pepper and remaining water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in corn and quinoa; heat through. Discard bay leaf; stir in cilantro.