DAD’S (LIGHTER) CHILI

A big thanks to all those that voted in this week’s recipe poll on Instagram!

My dad’s chili is FAMOUS among our family and friends - it’s the best, hands down Luckily for me, when I was craving it he typed up his ~secret~ recipe and sent it over - the subject of the email he sent was: This is the HAPPY version, not the HEALTHY version He has clearly caught on to my catch phrase (which I unintentionally say all the time) “we have to balance the happy with he healthy!” 

Since I was making it for meal prep - and mostly since his version is the most special when he makes it- I made the HEALTHY (and still happy) version and don’t worry, even though it’s the healthy version it DEFINITELY didn’t sacrifice any flavor

Dad's (Lighter) Chili

Calories per serving: 329 calories

Nutrients per serving: 28g protein, 33g carbs, and 9g fat

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Course Main Course, Soup

Servings 6

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb lean ground turkey
• 8 oz chicken sausages chopped into small pieces
• 2 cans chili starter
• ½ white onion chopped
• 1 green bell pepper chopped
• 1 red/orange bell pepper chopped
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 can kidney beans rinsed and drained
• 1.5 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon stevia
• ½ tablespoon garlic salt
• ½ tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• 1 teaspoon cilantro

Instructions

 

• Add your turkey and chicken sausage to a large pot over medium-high heat and cook well. Then add a little olive oil, onions, and peppers to pot and sauté for for a few mins until onions are no longer transparent.
• Add your tomatoes, beans, chili starter, and spices to the pot and simmer on low/medium heat for 30-45 mins. Then allow to cool, top with your favorite toppings (I chose low-fat cheddar and plain Greek yogurt) and enjoy!