Simple Turkey Chili

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
1 onion, chopped
2 cups water
1 (28 ounce) can canned crushed tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can canned kidney beans - drained, rinsed, and mashed
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Place turkey in the pot, and cook until evenly brown. Stir in onion, and cook until tender.
Pour water into the pot. Mix in tomatoes, kidney beans, and garlic. Season chili powder, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes. Serves 8.

You can serve this with brown rice or whole wheat macaroni for a fiber boost.

Nutritional Information:
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 198, Total Fat: 7.2g, Cholesterol: 42mg, Sodium: 532mg, Total Carbs: 18.8g, Dietary Fiber: 6.5g, Protein: 16.3g

Reduce sodium by using low or no sodium kidney beans and crushed tomatoes.