Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Sweet Italian Chili




This chili has a unique flavor. It is only slightly spicy (very kid friendly) and has an Italian and sweet taste to it. If you are looking for a standard tasting "chili" this is not it. It is very good in my opinion.
Recipe pair well with cornbread or over brown rice. Top with sour cream or Greek yogurt.
Utensils: 5 or 7 qt roaster (or MP5 or Crockpot)

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 3⁄4 cup red bell peppers, chopped in small and large pieces
  • 3⁄4 cup onions, processed, chopped in small and large pieces
  • 3⁄4 cup celery, processed, chopped
  • 2 cups water
  • 12 ounces tomato paste (2- 6oz cans)
  • 32 ounces kidney beans, 2- 16oz cans rinsed and drained
  • 3/4 cup frozen corn, or one can of corn
  • 1⁄2 cup parsley, chopped finely
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground chili powder
  • 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • dash of ground cloves
  • dash of baking soda (when using home cooked beans. This reduces the potential for gas and bloating)


DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat roaster over medium heat. When several drops of water sprinkled on roaster skitter and dissipate, add ground beef, bell peppers, onions and celery. Sauté until meat is browned.
  2. Add remaining ingredients, mix well to combine and cover.
  3. When Vapo-Valve™ clicks steadily, turn heat to the point where the valve flutters every few
    seconds and simmer chili for 1 1⁄2 - 2 hours.
    Serve chili hot.
MP5 DIRECTIONS:
Set the temperature on the digital probe to 250°F/120°C. When Vapo-Valve™ clicks steadily, reduce temperature to 205°F/95°C and cook for approximately 1 hour.

CROCKPOT DIRECTIONS:
  1. Cook ground turkey, bell peppers, onions and celery. Sauté in a skillet until browned.
  2. Pour into a slow cooker.
  3. Add remaining ingredients.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
 
 
Sweet Italian Chili
Portions: 6
 
Food Groups
Amount Per Portion
Grains
0 ounce(s)
Whole Grains
0 ounce(s)
Refined Grains
0 ounce(s)
Vegetables
1¼ cup(s)
Dark Green
0 cup(s)
Red & Orange
½ cup(s)
Beans & Peas
¼ cup(s)
Starchy
¼ cup(s)
Other
¼ cup(s)
Fruits
0 cup(s)
Fruit Juice
0 cup(s)
Whole Fruit
0 cup(s)
Dairy
0 cup(s)
Milk & Yogurt
0 cup(s)
Cheese
0 cup(s)
Protein Foods
1½ ounce(s)
Seafood
0 ounce(s)
Meat, Poultry & Eggs
1½ ounce(s)
Nuts, Seeds & Soy
0 ounce(s)
Oils
0 teaspoon
Limits
Amount Per Portion
Total Calories
233 Calories
Empty Calories*
13 Calories
Solid Fats
13 Calories
Added Sugars
0 Calories
*Calories from food components such as added sugars and solid fats that provide little nutritional value.
 Empty Calories are part of Total Calories.
Nutrients
Amount Per Portion
Protein
18 g
Carbohydrate
30 g
Dietary Fiber
8 g
Total Sugars
11 g
Added Sugars
0 g
Total Fat
6 g
Saturated Fat
1 g
Monounsaturated Fat
2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2 g
Linoleic Acid
1 g
α-Linolenic Acid
0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA
0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA
11 mg
Cholesterol
38 mg
Minerals
Amount Per Portion
Calcium
56 mg
Potassium
1087 mg
Sodium
343 mg
Copper
412 µg
Iron
4 mg
Magnesium
69 mg
Phosphorus
223 mg
Selenium
18 µg
Zinc
2 mg
Vitamins
Amount Per Portion
Vitamin A
75 µg RAE
Vitamin B6
0.4 mg
Vitamin B12
0.1 µg
Vitamin C
35 mg
Vitamin D
0 µg
Vitamin E
3 mg AT
Vitamin K
15 µg
Folate
93 µg DFE
Thiamin
0.2 mg
Riboflavin
0.2 mg
Niacin
5 mg
Choline
75 mg
 

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