turkey chili

Spiciness is a huge calorie-burner, and combined with lean turkey, this turkey chili is a nice n healthy start to 2013. Super filling, but healthy at the same time, this chili is mostly a hands-off waiting game.

Ingredients (makes 6 servings):
2 tbs olive oil
1 onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 green onion, chopped
1/4 head of cauliflower, chopped
Salt & pepper
1 lb ground turkey
1 tbs chili powder
1 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
Salt & pepper
1 tbs hot chocolate mix
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes
8 oz tomato sauce
8 oz canned beans
1/3 cup beer

Directions:
1. In a large nonstick pot or french oven over medium heat, add olive oil, onion, garlic, green onion & cauliflower with a sprinkling of salt & pepper. Stir and let cook for 7 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
  

2. Add ground turkey, cover, and cook for an additional 9 minutes, until turkey is no longer pink.
 

 

3. Meanwhile prepare spice mix of chili powder, red pepper flakes, paprika, cumin, oregano, hot chocolate mix, and another sprinkling of salt & pepper. Pour into the pot, mix to coat.
 

 

 

4. Add Worcestershire sauce, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, canned beans, and beer. Partially cover and let simmer for 50 minutes, stirring occasionally.

 

5. Serve warm (but warning: this will be very hot when finished) with buttermilk cornbread!
 

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almond-crusted chicken tenders

For a healthy twist on your typical chicken tenders, try chopping some almonds and using these as the coating rather than breadcrumbs or panko. Chopping up some almonds and mixing in herbs & spices make the chicken tenders even more filling with the extra protein. It's a nice & easy weeknight twist that will be well-received by all that give it a shot! 

Ingredients:

1 lb organic chicken breasts

1/2 cup roasted unsalted almonds

2 cloves garlic

1 small dried chipotle pepper

Salt & pepper to taste

2 egg whites (or greek yogurt for some subtle tang)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease baking sheet. Cut chicken breasts into strips.

2. Whisk egg whites (or greek yogurt) in small bowl and set aside.

3. Put almonds, garlic cloves, chipotle pepper, salt and pepper (to taste) in food processor. Process until all are in bits and pieces. Empty into bowl and set aside.

4. Soak chicken strips in egg whites with one hand, and transfer to the bowl of almonds, garlic, and pepper with the other hand. Dredge through and place on lightly greased baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and pop in oven for 25 minutes.

5. Keep an eye on these, depending on the size of your chicken strips, they may cook quicker or slower!

 

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