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When it's cold outside, there's nothing that warms my belly more than a big delicious bowl of chili. Unfortunately, the dish can be loaded with saturated fat from the beef, cheese and sour cream. If you are not careful, a classic bowl of beef chili with its toppings can cost you up to 600 calories! My turkey chili will be sure to satisfy without packing on the pounds.

Lean turkey, beans and veggies make a great combo for a high-fiber, protein-filled meal. Kidney beans are rich in soluble fiber, which can help many digestive disorders. They are also low in sodium and a good source of potassium, iron, manganese, folate, copper and zinc. Because of their nutritional qualities, consuming beans as part of a healthy diet can help reduce blood pressure and lower certain risk factors for disease, including cancer.

Top this dish with low-fat, grated cheddar cheese, diced onion and low-fat sour cream for extra flavor and protein without the fat.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 15-ounce cans red kidney beans, drained
• 3 14.5-ounce cans chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup water
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried basil

Optional Toppings:

• grated cheddar cheese
• diced onion
• low-fat sour cream

Instructions:

1. Heat a large stockpot over medium heat until hot. Add ground turkey and chopped onion, and cook until browned.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer on low heat for two hours.
3. Garnish with optional toppings if desired.

Serves 8

Nutrition Content (per 1-cup serving):

282 calories, 39 g carbohydrate, 13 g fiber, 967 mg sodium, 20 g protein

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