Turkey Chili

Ground Turkey 2 lb Black Beans 2 20 oz. cans Red Pepper 2 med, chopped Onion 2 med, chopped Garlic 2 T, chopped Sundried Tomato 2 T, chopped Tomato, diced 2 12oz cans Salsa 1 8oz jar Olive Oil 4 T Cayenne 2 t Chili Powder 6 T Cumin 1 t Ground Cloves 1 t Oregano 1 T Paprika 1 T Pepper 1 T Salt 1 t Worcestershire 1 T Lemon Rind 1 t Brown Sugar 2 T Fat Free Cheddar 6oz, shredded

In the bottom of a medium soup pot, saute the garlic and onions in olive oil for 3 minutes or until onions are translucent Add red pepper and sundried tomato and saute for 3 more minutes Add the diced tomatoes and salsa Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, ground cloves, oregano, salt and pepper Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes In a separate pan, brown the ground turkey with the worcestershire Add turkey to the tomato/spice mixture and continue to simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes Add the black beans and simmer for 30-45 minutes Stir in the lemon rind and brown sugar Serve in bowl topped with 1/2 oz. shredded lowfat cheddar Makes approximately 12 servings. Each serving contains 4 blocks each of protein, fat and carbohydrate.

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