Vegetable Chili Con Carne

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  • Number of Servings: 10
Ingredients
1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)2 large cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tsp.)2 tsp. olive oil1 lb. ground turkey1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes in tomato puree1 15.5 oz. can white kidney beans2 jalapeño peppers, finely chopped1 cup green pepper, chopped1 cup red pepper, chopped1 cup carrots, diced1 cup celery, diced5 tsp. brown sugar (or more to taste)5 tsp. mild chili powder1 tsp. ground cumin1 tbs. oregano leaves, crumbled1/2 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. ground cloves
Directions
In a large, deep, heavy skillet, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until the onion is tender. Add the meat, browning it and stirring to break up large pieces. Darin off any fat that accumulates in the pan. Add the tomatoes in purée, and all the seasonings. Heat the mixture until bubbly, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Add the beans and other vegetables, and simmer, covered, for 30-45 minutes, or until carrots are softened.

Makes about ten 1-cup servings.

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GERRYD8784.

Servings Per Recipe: 10
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 205.5
  • Total Fat: 6.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 35.0 mg
  • Sodium: 519.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.2 g
  • Protein: 15.2 g

Member Reviews
  • RMCREM
    Sounds great! Very high in fiber and protein. - 3/26/07
  • LAURA883
    Good chili! Not spicy enough for me though. I added some extra chili and some hot sauce. I also used diced tomatoes instead of crushed. I'll be making this again! - 9/12/10
  • MARIATS
    yummy!! - 11/10/07
  • CAROLANANA
    Gerry,
    This sounds delicious. I will make it!
    I forgot to add a rating so reposting :-) - 8/11/07
  • YAMSIK
    I love veggies - 3/24/07
  • LOVEROFTHESTARS
    Sounds great! - 3/24/07