Turkey and Black Bean Chili

Serving Size: 1 cup

Yields: 4 servings

First Line Therapy Servings: (1 legume, 1 protein, 1 fat, 1 category 1 vegetable)

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 onion, chopped

1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 pound ground skinless turkey

1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes

1 tablespoon chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

2 tablespoons tomato paste (Sugar Free)

1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Heat the oil in a large nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the turkey and cook, breaking apart with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
3. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, oregano, tomato paste, and salt; bring to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the vegetables are very tender, about 30 minutes.

Can serve with 1/8 avocado (1 fat)