Biggest Loser: Turkey and Black Bean Chili!

I have never liked beans, that is until I discovered this chili from The Biggest Loser. This is a super healthy recipe, that is very filling, and absolutely delicious. The only changes I made from the original recipe was to add the kidney beans (making it even heartier), and to smoke the tomatoes (a nice twist).

Serves: About 8
• 1 (20-ounce) package Extra Lean Ground Turkey
• 1 cup coarsely chopped onion
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (add more if you want it really spicy)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 28-ounce can of low sodium whole tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped (I like to smoke mine on my traeger, but that's optional)
• 1 (16-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (16-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 8 ounce tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions
In a large Dutch oven combine onion, red pepper, garlic,and jalapeno peppers; cook mixture over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until soft. At the same time cook turkey in another pan until turkey is no longer pink, then drain the fat with a spoon and add chili powder, cumin, coriander (optional), oregano, marjoram, red pepper flakes and cinnamon. Stir in chopped tomatoes and sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Stir in beans and cilantro. Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes. Serve topped with a little cheese. Makes about 12 cups.
206 calories per serving