HEALTHY WHITE BEAN TURKEY CHILI

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I decided to get back on Weight Watchers and was googling recipes. I found one for white bean turkey chili, but decided to put my own spin on it. It is so good, hearty, and has a nice creamy and smoky taste. I only used one teaspoon of red pepper flakes because I was going to be serving it to my 2.5 year old. I was shocked she actually had like 4 hearty bites and was dipping her spoon in the liquid and slurping it up. This is a huge feat for my very picky eater. My hubby said it was a keeper. Also, I used two pounds regular ground turkey and one pound extra lean ground turkey. This recipe can also be OAMC and you could probably get 2 or 3 dinners out of it, depending on your family size. You could also use your slow cooker, just brown the turkey and your spices in a skillet, then transfer the rest of the ingredients into the slowcooker for the exception of the half and half. I would add that 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy! If you are counting points, there is 12 servings. We had hearty helpings, so I would say 6 to 8 servings if you are not restricting your portions.

Provided by Midwest Foodie

Categories     Poultry

Time 50m

Yield 1 cup, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon olive oil or 1 teaspoon canola oil
2 medium yellow onions, chopped
5 garlic cloves, chopped
3 lbs ground turkey
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon dried sage or 1 tablespoon fresh sage
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
4 (15 ounce) cans of white cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup fat-free half-and-half
salt

Steps:

  • Heat a large heavy bottom pot over medium heat.
  • Add oil after pot is hot.
  • Cook onions until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook an additional 2 minutes.
  • Add the spices and cook for another 2 minutes. (If using fresh sage, do not add until the very end.).
  • Add the ground turkey and cook all the way through, until meat is white.
  • Stir in the chicken stock and half and half.
  • If you are using fresh sage, add it at this point.
  • Lower the heat to low, and let the flavor incorporate, about 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve with low fat cheddar or Mexican style cheese, low fat sour cream, chopped onion, and/or chopped fresh cilantro for garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.6, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 80.5, Sodium 584.8, Carbohydrate 26.8, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 5.3, Protein 31.8

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