Turkey and White Bean Chili

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb turkey white meat
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 15 oz cannellini beans
• 1 cube chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 dash pepper

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
3. Add turkey (or chicken), chili powder and cumin; cook, stirring often, until turkey is no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes.
4. Add beans, chicken bouillon and water; bring to boil.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, simmer until flavors blend, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
6. If desire top with a tablespoon or 2 of shredded low fat cheese, slide scallions or chopped cilantro. You can also use chipotle chili instead of the chili powder for a smokey taste.
7. Note: based on recipe from the South Beach Diet Quick and Easy Cookbook.