A Quick, Healthy, Deconstructed Turkey Chili

Ok, so the demands for a new recipe have been heard.  The New Year has brought on some distractions from the kitchen but here is a recipe I came up with on the fly.  It’s pretty good and follows one of my New Year’s resolutions to eat healthier.  This recipe was thought up walking through the market and includes whole container measuring.  Enjoy.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cooking Time: 15-25 mins

Servings 4-8

Ingredients:

Lb ground turkey breast

14.5 oz can diced tomatoes

14.5 oz can pinto beans

Med White onion sliced

Red bell pepper halved & sliced

2 tbs minced garlic

1 tbs chipotle chile sauce

2 tsp tikka paste

Black pepper and sea salt to taste

¼ cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese

2 Pkgs Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice – Whole Grain

Prep:

Start with a 12” nonstick frying pan on med/high heat.  Add enough vegetable oil to coat the entire bottom.  Add the sliced onion and red pepper, sauté till onion just turns translucent (5mins).  Add drained and rinsed pinto beans to pan and stir to mix.  2 mins later add canned tomatoes, tikka paste, chipotle sauce and garlic to pan. Stir frequently to mix all flavors.  When the contents of the pan begin to simmer, add the ground turkey breast and break it up in the pan with a spoon.  Mix again to coat turkey stirring every 2 mins or so until turkey is cooked about 10 mins.  While this is happening prepare the rice to the instructions on package.  When turkey is done, salt and pepper to taste and serve while hot!!  Garnish with sharp cheddar cheese on a bed of Whole Grain Rice.