Cherry Chipotle Chili
A unique and flavorful chili that combines lean ground turkey with sweet black cherries and smoky chipotle peppers, creating a perfect balance of heat and sweetness. This hearty dish is packed with vegetables, beans, and protein for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- •2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- •½ pound lean ground turkey
- •¾ teaspoon salt (preferably kosher)
- •¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- •2 medium carrots
- •1 medium yellow onion
- •1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- •1 tablespoon chili powder
- •1 can diced tomatoes
- •2 cups pitted black cherries
- •2 whole canned chipotle chiles
- •2 whole bay leaves
- •1 can white beans
- •¼ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- •¼ cup fresh cilantro
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook turkey with salt and pepper, stirring, until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Add carrots, onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until carrots soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder. Add tomatoes, cherries, chipotles, bay leaves and 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer; cook, stirring once or twice, until chili thickens, 10 to 15 minutes. Add beans; cook 2 minutes. Flavor with chipotle sauce to taste. Remove bay leaves. Divide chili among 4 bowls. Top each with 1 tablespoon yogurt and garnish with cilantro, if desired, before serving.
35 min