Chili with Chipotle & Chocolate

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Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 2 cups diced onion (about 1 large)
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey breast
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 chipotle chiles, canned in adobo sauce, minced
  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup light sour cream
  • Chopped green onions (optional)

Directions:

  1. Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Coat pan with cooking spray.
  3. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, and turkey to pan; sauté 8 minutes or until turkey is browned and vegetables are tender.
  4. Add sugar and next 9 ingredients (through chipotle) to pan, stirring to blend; bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add chocolate, stirring to melt.
  7. Ladle 1 1/4 cups chili in each of 8 bowls; top each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream.
  8. Garnish with green onions.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving: 

Yield: 8 servings

  • Calories 257
  • Fat 6.6 g
  • Satfat 3.8 g
  • Protein 23.6 g
  • Carbohydrate 26 g
  • Fiber 6 g
  • Cholesterol 34 mg
  • Sodium 603 mg
  • Calcium 78 mg

Smart points: 7

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I'm a self-taught cook, passionate about bringing timeless recipes to life with a modern twist. Raised in the heart of the countryside, I grew up surrounded by family, farms, and the comforting aromas of home-cooked meals. Drawing inspiration from the pioneers of culinary history— Kitchen is my creative sanctuary, where she blends traditional techniques with fresh, innovative flavors. With a focus on hearty, wholesome dishes and easy-to-follow recipes, My mission is to make home cooking feel like an adventure. Whether you’re roasting your first chicken or experimenting with a new dessert, I'm here to show you that cooking from scratch is always worth the effort. Join Me on a journey to rediscover the joy of cooking and savor the simple pleasures of a home-cooked meal, one recipe at a time.

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