turkey chili with barley and black eyed beans
Good, low calorie, high fibre dish. I have substituted lean ground beef on occasion. If I use canned beans I will use a 19 oz can of drained black beans. Usually I prefer beans that I have prepared from dry.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
50 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- - 2 tsp vegetable oil
- - 1 cup chopped onion
- - 2 tsp crushed garlic
- - 1 lb ground turkey
- - 1 19-oz can whole or diced tomatoes with juice or 28 ounce can and omit the tomato paste.
- - 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- - 1/4 cup pearl barley
- - 1 tbsp seeded and minced jalapeño peppers or 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- - 2 tsp dried basil
- - 1 tsp dried oregano
- - 2 bay leaves
- - 1 cup drained and rinsed black eye beans or black beans (one 15 oz. can drained)
- - 2 tbsp tomato paste
- - 1/3 cup chopped green onions, whole onion
- - 1/3 cup grated lower-fat cheddar cheese
- - 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
- - 1/4 cup chopped parsley or basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
How To Make turkey chili with barley and black eyed beans
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Step 1In a large nonstick pan sprayed with vegetable spray, heat the oil, then add the onion and garlic and sauté for 5 to 8 minutes or until the onions are browned.
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Step 2Add the turkey and sauté for 8 minutes until no longer pink. Add the tomatoes and juice, stock, barley, peppers, basil, oregano, bay leaves, beans and tomato paste, bring to a boil, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, or just until the barley is tender, breaking the tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon. Taste for seasoning.
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Step 3Garnish each serving with green onions, cheese, sour cream and parsley.
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Step 4Per serving Calories 359 Protein 27 g Net carbohydrates 28 g Fat 11 g Saturated fat 3.6 g Cholesterol 67 mg Sodium 165 mg Fibre 9.5 g
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Category:
Turkey
Category:
Other Side Dishes
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Healthy
Keyword:
#freezes well
Keyword:
#high-fiber
Keyword:
#Can be doubled
Keyword:
#Everyday dish
Ingredient:
Turkey
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Low Fat
Diet:
Dairy Free
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
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