TURKEY AND PUMPKIN SEED CHILI

Turkey and Pumpkin Seed Chili image

A touch of unsweetened cocoa powder gives this hearty chili a wonderful depth of flavor.

Provided by Silvana Nardone

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 tablespoons pumpkin seed oil or olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 to 2 red or yellow bell peppers, chopped
1 pound ground turkey or chicken
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with their juice
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
One 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

In a medium pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring, until softened, about 7 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high and stir in the chicken, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes.
Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, cocoa powder and salt; stir to coat. Add the tomatoes and their juices, chicken broth, pumpkin seeds and flaxseed meal and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until slightly reduced, about 15 minutes. Stir in the beans and cook, uncovered, until the chili thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calorie, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 71 milligrams, Sodium 594 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 6 grams