LOW-FAT HEART HEALTHY TEXAS CHILI

Serves: 12

Lean ground turkey makes this chili both filling and low-fat. Other smart choices make this dish low in sodium, yet deliciously spicy.

INGREDIENTS:
2 lb. ground turkey meat (or 24 oz. cooked turkey)
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
3 cloves garlic
2 (28 oz. each) cans low sodium chopped tomatoes, with juice
2 cups water
1 (6 oz.) can low sodium tomato paste
8 teaspoons low sodium beef bouillon
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup dried lentils
2 cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed

DIRECTIONS:

1. In large kettle, brown turkey and pour off fat.
2. Add onion, green pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir until tender.
3. Add remaining ingredients. Cover. Bring to boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.

NUTRITION INFO (per serving):
Calories: 299.6
Fat: 6.7 g
Carbohydrates: 38.1 g
Protein: 24.9 g