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Spinach Stuffed Chili

Quick and easy, loaded with vegetables
Servings 4
Author Tara Postnikoff

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 can organic kidney beans
  • 1 can organic plum tomatoes
  • 1 can organic tomato paste
  • 1 bunch of spinach trimmed
  • 1 red pepper chopped
  • 1 medium spanish or sweet onion chopped
  • 3 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 tsp chill powder
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp parsley

Instructions

  1. In a pan, add ground turkey and a 1/2 cup of water. Stir occasionally. Ensure cooked all the way through.
  2. In a sauce pan, heat the olive oil.
  3. Add onions and lightly sautee
  4. Add red peppers and celery and stir.
  5. Add tomatoes to the mixture and rinsed beans.
  6. Stir in spices and tomato paste
  7. Once cooked add ground turkey and stir.
  8. Slowly add in spinach a handful at a time and stir. You may have to wait a bit for spinach to wilt before adding more.
  9. Cover and let simmer for 15 or more minutes.

Recipe Notes

If you want a vegetarian version sub out the ground turkey for:
1lb plain tofu or
1.5 cups cauliflower pieces + 1.5 cups portobello mushrooms