Baby It’s Cold Outside – Turkey and White Bean Chili Warms the Soul!

Try my turkey white bean chili – it’s lean comfort food for these cold February days. Serve over whole grain pasta or brown rice, with a side of sauteed broccoli rabe.

This no fuss recipe is done in the crock pot so you can add the ingredients and forget it!
This no fuss recipe is done in the crock pot so you can add the ingredients and forget it!
Turkey Chili with White Beans 
In a crock pot set to high, add:
2 large onions chopped
2 large cloves garlic chopped
3 green peppers chopped
2 red peppers chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1 tbsp each chipotle chili powder and smoked paprika
2 tbsp ground cumin
1 bay leaf
5 sprigs fresh oregano
3 tbsp olive oil
 
Cook 2 hours, turn crock pot to low, then add:
1 lb lean ground turkey
2 – 19oz cans of cannellini beans drained and rinsed
1 – 28oz can diced tomatoes not from concentrate (I like Cento)
2 tbsp of your favorite barbecue sauce (I like Trader Joes)
2 tbsp blackstrap molasses
 
Cook 2 hours more, adjust seasonings if needed, and serve over whole grain pasta or brown rice

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