Walnut Topped Turkey Chili

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 large carrot, sliced
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tsp cumin
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 lb ground turkey breast (85% lean)
• 2 small red or yellow bell peppers, minced
• 2 (16-ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 (14.5-ounce) cans tomatoes, chopped or crushed
• 1 1/2 cups walnuts, lightly toasted and chopped
• Flat-leaf parsley, chopped (optional)

Method

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large, deep pan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent.
2. 2 Add carrots, salt, cumin, and chili powder; sauté until spices are toasted.
3. 3 Crumble in ground turkey and sprinkle in minced bell peppers. Cook until turkey is white and opaque.
4. 4 Add kidney beans and tomatoes. Stir gently to avoid breaking beans.
5. 5 Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover partly and simmer for 20 minutes.
6. 6 Serve hot, topped with toasted walnuts and optional parsley.