Turbo Fire Chili

The weather outside is frightful so of course it is a great day for some chili! I seriously love this recipe! One of the best things about it is how simple it is to make. You can make it in the crock pot.  If you don't like beans omit them and add green peppers, mushrooms, or any other veggies you like! You can really make it your own!  Just remember to follow the correct portion sizes so you don't over indulge.  It's easy to do with this one.


Ingredients
1 lb. lean ground turkey
½ cup diced tomatoes

8 oz. whole kernel corn, canned
½ onion, diced
2 cloves garlic
8 oz. black beans, canned
8 oz. pinto, chili, or kidney beans canned
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 package Lawry’s chili seasoning
4 oz. low-fat shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions. Brown turkey. Drain and discard any fat. Place all ingredients except cheese into a slow cooker. Cook for 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high. Top with 1 oz cheese if desired.

Clean Eating Baked Italian Ziti

• Ingredients 

  • 1 pound whole wheat penne pasta, cooked

  • 1 1/2 pounds lean, ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, no sodium is best
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  
  

  Directions:

  1. While the pasta cooks, in a large skillet, cook the turkey meat in the olive oil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the basil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, honey, vinegar, water and tomato sauce.
  3. Add the cooked pasta and the cooked meat to the tomato sauce and mix well.
  4. Transfer to a baking dish and top with parmesan cheese.
  5. Bake at 350 F. for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  
  
  
  Nutritional Content:
  (Data is for 1/12 the recipe)
  Calories: 288
  Total Fat: 9 gm
  Saturated Fats: 3 gm
  Trans Fats: 0 gm
  Cholesterol: 52 mg
  Sodium: 193 mg
  Carbohydrates: 32 gm
  Dietary fiber: 4 gm
  Sugars: 4 gm
  Protein: 19 gm