Need a healthy chili recipe for football Sunday? Look no further, I've been making this one for years and it's delicious! Oh, and go Giants!! Turkey Quinoa Chili TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. Cook: 35 min. YIELD: 9 servings (1 cup = 265 calories) Ingredients • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed • 3-1/2 cups water, divided • 1/2 pound lean ground turkey • 1 large sweet onion, chopped • 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped • 4 garlic cloves, minced • 1 tablespoon chili powder • 1 tablespoon ground cumin • 1 can (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes • 1 can of corn kernels drained • 1 medium zucchini, chopped • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon pepper Directions 1. In a large saucepan, bring quinoa and 2 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork and set aside. 2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, onion, red pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in the chili powder, cumin and cinnamon; cook 2 minutes longer. 3. Add the black beans, tomatoes, zucchini, adobo sauce, salt, pepper and remaining water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in corn and quinoa; heat through. You can top off with avocado, cheese and/or cilantro. Yield: 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts). #healthyrecipes #cookinghealthy #recipes #homecooking #ilovecooking #healthyfood #healthychoices #healthyeating #empowermefitnessva
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