Christine’s Mexican Turkey Chili

Christine’s Mexican Turkey Chili

Ingredients:

1 lb. lean ground turkey (can substitute ground chicken)

½ cup chopped onion

½ cup chopped green pepper

1 can red kidney beans (14 oz) (omit for Cycle 1)

1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz) (substitute 2-3 large tomatoes)

¾ cup chopped mushrooms (substitute canned mushrooms – drained)

1 small can tomato paste

1 clove minced garlic

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon oregano

salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

Spray a large skillet with cooking spray heat over medium heat.

Add ground turkey and cook for one minute.

Add onion, green pepper, tomatoes, mushrooms and spices; cook 2-3 minutes, or until turkey is no longer pink.

Stir in kidney beans and tomato paste and simmer for 20 minutes.

Serves 4

Perfect for Cycles 2 and 3 (omit beans for Cycle 1)

Recipe and photo courtesy of 17ddblog reader, Christine!

Original article and pictures take 17ddblog.com site