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September 25, 2006 by erin.
It’s getting to be that time of year… days are getting shorter and it’s getting colder outside… It’s about time to start making chili! There’s nothing quite like a steaming bowl of chili and a grilled cheese sandwich on a cold day. Try this healthy chili recipe and experience a savory, satisfying meal without unnecessary fat and calories.TURKEY CHILI
1 pound extra lean ground turkey
1 small onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt added dark red kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt added black beans
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt added pinto beans
3 (14.5 ounce) cans no-salt added stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 cup no-salt chicken stock
1 cup mushrooms, chopped
1 medium bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons hot sauce (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup red wine
Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat until hot. Add ground turkey breast
and chopped onion and cook until browned. Remove from heat and drain. Return
the turkey and onions to the stockpot. Add the remaining ingredients except
for the red wine and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer on low heat for 2
hours. Add the red wine and continue cooking for another hour.
Makes 8 Servings
Serving Size: 2 cups
NUTRIENTS PER SERVING: 266 calories; 39g carbs; 2g fat
GRILLED CHEESE
2 slices Or Wheat Light Wheat bread (40 calorie / slice)
1 slice fat free cheese single (KRAFT)
Zero calorie buttery spray
Non-fat cooking spray
Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Spray bread with buttery spray and place cheese slice on one piece. Top with second slice of bread (butter side down). Spray top of bread with buttery spray and place in heated pan butter side down. Spray top with buttery spray. Press with spatula and cook until brown on each side (about 2 minutes each side).
Serves 1
NUTRIENTS: 110 calories; 20g carbs; 0.5g fat
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