IDEAL BALANCE

Turkey Chili

Serves: 6 servings @ 2G, 2R, 2Y, 1B each.

Yummy yummy get in my tummy! Who doesn’t love chili? If you don’t, we can’t be friends. This is a fairly simple recipe and it’s the kind of food that gets better with time in the fridge, yay! It turns out comfort food can be healthy!

Shopping list:

• 2 lbs ground turkey
• 2 cans Black beans
• 1 can Chili beans
• 2 cans diced tomatoes (I double that)
• 2 onions
• 1 bunch green onions
• 2 large jalapeños
• 2 large bell peppers
• 2 cloves or 2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 TBSP Chili powder (or 2 if you’re crazy)
• 2 tsp Cumin
• 2 tsp Oregano
• Salt & Pepper to taste
• Choose ONE accessory: Cheese or Greek Yogurt

Recipe:

• Chop onions, jalapeños, peppers & garlic. Saute in large pot with olive oil.
• Add in ground turkey & brown.
• Add beans, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin & oregano, salt & pepper.
• Bring to boil, simmer for 30 minutes.
• Serve with cheese, chopped green onions and/or tbsp of Greek yogurt.

Meal prep:

• Put 1.5 cups of chili in microwave-proof container.
• In a separate container, put ONE accessory (cheese or yogurt).
• In a separate container, put 2 TBSP green onions.
• Package all together in one lunch container.
• This should make enough for you to meal prep for a week and freeze some for emergencies.