Clean Turkey Chili

I love CLEAN meals that I can make ahead of time, reheat well and are healthy!  I don't always have time to make a fresh meal each time I need to eat.  I LOVE leftovers!  I try to cook extra at times to have leftovers for lunch the next day or to freeze as my own personal homemade frozen meal.  

That being said, there aren't a ton of meals out there that are a complete meal and reheat well.  One pot meals with a protein, veggie and complex carbohydrate are a busy Mommy's dream!  Chili is one of those meals for our family!  Do my kids eat it, no....maybe in time!  But, it's something that I can make a BIG batch of easily and relatively quick.  I'm always on the hunt for great clean meals and this is a GREAT one that is also 21 Day Fix AND 21 Day Fix Extreme Approved!!!  

(Makes 6 servings, 1 cup each) **doubles well**

1 tsp olive oil

1 1/2 lbs ground lean turkey, chicken or beef 

1 medium onion

1 large zucchini 

2 cups sliced carrots 

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 1/2 tsp ground cumin

1 Tbsp chili powder

1 tsp smoked paprika 

1/2 tsp sea salt or Himalayan salt 

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (to taste; optional)

1/4 tsp black pepper 

2 (15 oz) cans black beans or pinto beans undrained 

1 (15 oz) can all-natural diced tomatoes

12 fresh cilantro sprigs, finely chopped (for garnish; optional)

Directions

1. Heat oil in large sauce pan over medium-high heat
2. Add meat, veggies, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink
3. Add all spices; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute
4. Add beans and tomatoes (with liquid). Add 1/2 can of water if seems too dry.  Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low; gently boil, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until thickened.
5. Serve warm, sprinkle with cilantro.

Container Equivalents

1 Green

1 Red

1/2 Yellow

You could also make this recipe in a Crockpot!  I serve with 1/4 cup of wild or brown rice.  This recipe freezes well and I highly encourage you double the recipe and freeze individual portions for busy days!  Enjoy!!! 

(recipe adapted from the 21 Day Fix Extreme Nutrition Guide)