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3rd Annual Chili Contest: Entry #1 – Healthy Turkey Chili

200 calories or less· carb-controlled· fiber· fruits and vegetables· gluten-free· low-carb· one-pot meal· recipe· Uncategorized

4 Sep
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Friday night, I slept in an Illini tank top.

Saturday morning I shopped the clearance racks in an Illini tank top and called it quits in plenty of time to make it home for the pregame chit chat.

This past Saturday marked the start of the Illini college football season…and the start of my 3rd Annual Chili Contest! This year’s winner will not only have bragging rights, but also a $100 Visa gift card to show for their winning recipe.

I wanted to start this season off on a strong foot. I wanted 1) an Illini win and 2) some traditional chili to accompany it.

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As luck would have it, I got my way.

We beat Western Michigan, which ironically, is the closest public college to our home…and we enjoyed this traditional chili recipe from Heather.

Since I know a lot of my readers come from Illinois and many are alumni from the University of Illinois, can I just make mention of our opening drive? What a commanding opening. I can only hope we can continue the season with plays like that.

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Seeing as I cleared my Saturday for football and chili and only those 2 activities, I enjoyed this chili not only for our noon kick off, but also for the Michigan vs. Alabama game later that night. Unfortunately, the Blue did not fare as well as my Illini and that game was rather…ugly. Sad. Pathetic. Torturous to watch.

All-in-all, college football and chili was just what this girl needed on Saturday. If I have to leave summer in the past for something, this is what I have to look forward to. I hope that Heather’s chili is a forecast of other great chili recipes to try for the upcoming Illini games. We’re off to a strong start!

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Healthy Turkey Chili adapted from Does NOT Cook Well With Others, submitted by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow or white onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 lb lean ground turkey breast
1 package taco seasoning mix
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp hot sauce
3 Tbsp tomato paste
1 (14.5 oz) can low-sodium beef broth
1 cup salsa
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 (5 oz) can chopped green chile peppers
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained

Directions:

Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add onion and bell peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove peppers and onions to a bowl and set aside.

Add the turkey to the stock pot and break up meat with a wooden spoon. Season meat with taco seasoning mix, coriander, oregano, hot sauce, and tomato paste. Mix well and continue cooking until turkey is no longer pink.

Pour in beef broth and simmer to reduce liquid, about 5 minutes. Add salsa, diced tomatoes, green chilies, and black beans. Continue cooking at a moderate simmer for 10 minutes. Add the bell pepper and onion and continue cooking the chili, covered, for an additional 15-30 minutes. Serve hot.

Yield: about 9 cups.

Nutrition Information (per cup): 172 calories; 2.4 g. fat; 22 mg. cholesterol; 992 mg. sodium; 22.7 g. carbohydrate; 5.6 g. fiber; 16.8 g. protein

Result: Tomato-y and traditional in texture – we definitely enjoyed this chili. I would probably omit the taco seasoning and use cumin + chili powder to reduce the sodium and add more “chili” and less “taco”. Similarly, in place of the salsa I would opt for diced tomatoes – fresh or canned. Both of these changes wold also help to reduce the sodium content which is SO hard to control in chili. I loved the addition of coriander and green chilies – very unique and together, very good! This is very low in fat and high in fiber. I changed the directions just a bit to keep this a true one-pot meal. A great start to the chili contest!! Thanks, Heather!

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I told Mr. Prevention — the Sundays on Mondays are no better than the Sundays on Sundays. At least it was a very productive, very relaxing weekend. And…this week is only a 4-day work week! ๐Ÿ˜€

Be well,

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  1. Erica @ EricaDHouse.com says

    September 4, 2012 at 6:55 am

    I am *so* happy chili season is upon us! I’ve got an amazing Mexican chili recipe from my Mom I’ve been dying to make!

    Reply
  2. Anele @ Success Along the Weigh says

    September 4, 2012 at 7:24 am

    It’s always chili season here baby. Granted I have it more in the Fall but have a bowl in the summer and the next night, chili dog fixin’s! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  3. Joanne says

    September 4, 2012 at 7:32 am

    I absolutely LOVE your chili contest every year! My boyfriend is quite excited about football kicking off as well. he’d probably be even MORE excited if I made him some chili. On it. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  4. Amy B @ Second City Randomness says

    September 4, 2012 at 7:35 am

    Chili and football. YES. I hate to see summer go, but this is the BEST part of fall.

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  5. Jessie says

    September 4, 2012 at 11:46 am

    Hi Nicole! I’ve been away from blogging so long, I completely forgot you went to the U of I! Peter just started teaching there, at the law school, and we’ve been slowly exploring the area. A few friends of ours went to the game on Saturday and enjoyed it tons! Go Illini! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  6. Biz says

    September 4, 2012 at 12:06 pm

    I am a chili whore – I’ll definitely put this one in the mix with your changes. ๐Ÿ˜€ Happy Tuesday!

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  7. Leah @ Why Deprive? says

    September 4, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    Ooohhh chili season. This is something I’m very much looking forward to.

    I love these pictures too btw.

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  8. Kate says

    September 4, 2012 at 6:53 pm

    Ohhh I could use some turkey chili right now!

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  9. Kristen (swanky dietitian) says

    September 4, 2012 at 8:50 pm

    I agree that football and chili go hand in hand!
    I am so excited for chili, soups, and crock pot cooking!! This chili looks fabulous! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  10. Faith says

    September 5, 2012 at 11:01 am

    Looks like your annual chili contest is off to a great start! That is a beautiful bowl of perfect fall food. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  11. Jessica @ Sunny Side Up says

    September 5, 2012 at 9:54 pm

    Sounds like a pretty great way to spend a Saturday to me! I think I need to make some chili very, very soon!

    PS. LOVE the second photo! (They’re all great, of course, but the second one really pops!!)

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    • Nicole, RD says

      September 7, 2012 at 12:02 pm

      Thanks, love ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  12. Shelly says

    September 14, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    I made this for dinner tonight and it was amazing! I’m so happy I came across your blog!

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    • Nicole, RD says

      September 17, 2012 at 1:17 pm

      Shelly, I’m glad it was a hit! ๐Ÿ™‚ I’m glad you came across my blog, too!

      Reply

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