Ingredients
Cooking spray
2 lb 99% lean ground turkey
1/2 tsp olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp chili powder, to taste
2 bay leaves
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
2 (15 oz cans) white northern or navy
beans rinsed and drained
15 oz can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin
pie filling)
4.5 oz canned chopped green chilies
2 cups low sodium, fat free chicken broth
Chopped cilantro and chives for topping
Salt and pepper to taste
Low fat sour cream for topping (optional)
Directions:
1. Heat a large heavy sautƩ pan over high heat and lightly spray with oil.
2. Add meat and cook, breaking it up until brown, for about 5 minutes. Add to slow cooker.
3. Add oil to the empty sautĆ© pan; then onions and garlic. SautĆ© ingredients for about 3 ā 4 minutes.
4. Add cumin and sautƩ for another minute. Add to slow cooker.
5. Add beans, pumpkin puree, green chilies, broth, chili powder, oregano, and bay leaves.
6. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
7. Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Calories 272.5; Fat 2.5g; Protein 32g; Carbs 31g; Fiber 12g; Sugar 2.4g; Sodium 499g (without salt)
Dish yields 9 Servings. Serving Size is 1 cup
Recipe adapted from SkinnyTaste.com