Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Food

Turkey Pumpkin Chili from Whole Food's Blog:


Serves 6
Besides adding a sweet nutty flavor to dishes, pumpkin is a ready source of vitamin A, which boosts the nutrition content of this offbeat chili. Garnish each portion with a dollop of sour cream and chopped cilantro.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil 
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped 
  • 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped 
  • 2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped 
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 
  • 1 pound ground white or dark meat turkey 
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with their liquid 
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin purée 1 cup water 
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder 
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin Salt and pepper to taste 
  • 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Method

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. 
  2. Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeños and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 5 minutes. 
  3. Add turkey and cook until browned. 
  4. Add tomatoes, pumpkin, water, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. 
  5. Reduce heat to medium low then add beans. 
  6. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes more. 
  7. Ladle chili into bowls and serve.
Nutrition
Per serving (about 12oz/348g-wt.): 280 calories (110 from fat), 13g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 55mg cholesterol, 580mg sodium, 23g total carbohydrate (8g dietary fiber, 7g sugar), 20g protein

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