Now that both my sleuth Skye and I are eating healthier, I’ve been on the hunt for tasty meals that don’t break the bad-for-you budget. My incentive to eat better is because I’ve suddenly developed some food sensitivities. Skye’s has a lot to do on with what she and her new husband did on their honeymoon—or maybe before (wink).
Skye and I agree that because we both have good reasons to do so, we’ll change our eating habits. But we won’t give up taste. Neither of us are trying to get into a size four or even a fourteen. We are happy with ourselves and our only goal is to be healthy.
Turkey Chili
Ingredients:
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
12 ounces of ground turkey
1 10 ounce can diced tomatoes
and green chilies
1/2 cup white wine
2 teaspoons freshly ground
black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried ground sage
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
6 cups unsalted vegetable
or chicken stock
3 (15-ounce) cans unsalted cannellini beans, rinsed, drained, and divided
2 (15-ounce) cans unsalted kidney beans, rinsed, drained, and divided
2 cups chopped kale (I use a whole bag)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
Preparation:
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat.
Add onion and next 3 ingredients (through sausage); sauté 4 minutes.
Add tomato and next 5 ingredients (through red pepper).
Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half (about 1 minute).
Bring to a simmer; cook 5 minutes.
Add kale; cover and simmer 30 minutes.
--New York Times Bestselling author Denise Swanson writes the Scumble River and Devereaux's Dime store mystery series and the Change of Heart romance series. Her eighteenth Scumble River release, Murder of an Open Book, debuts September 1 and in it her sleuth, the recently married Skye Denison-Boyd, has a bun in the oven.
Denise’s books have been finalists for the Agatha, Mary Higgins Clark, RT Magazine's Career Achievement, and Daphne du Maurier Awards. She has won the Reviewers Choice Award and was a BookSense 76 Top Pick. She lives in Illinois with her husband, classical composer David Stybr, and their cool black cat Boomerang.
For more information, please check her website. http://www.DeniseSwanson.com or find Denise on Facebook at www.facebook.com/#!/DeniseSwansonAuthor or follow her on twitter at DeniseSwansonAuthor
Her honeymoon may have been less than relaxing, but Skye Boyd née Denison is still high on marital bliss with her new husband, Wally. The fact that their family is about to get bigger is even more exciting, even if Skye is dealing with morning sickness—and trying to hide the news from her ever-meddling mother, May.
I totally understand how hard it is to find recipes to fit special diets. My boyfriend and I are both lactose intolerant. He's also allergic to sulfites. When I had a family picnic this summer I also had one person who's very allergic to nuts and someone else who can't have gluten or corn. I don't know how but I actually managed to serve a meal by making almost everything from scratch.
ReplyDeleteScratch is almos the only option for truly healthy eating.
DeleteThat is definitely a recipe that I must try.
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy it. It is super easy and really yummy!
DeleteWelcome, Denise! This chili looks delish and I bet it's a keeper.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
MJ
Thanks, MJ! We have it a couple of times a month.
DeleteWelcome, Denise! Those food sensitivities do complicate things. I think a lot of people are eating healthier, though. This sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteWas that turkey sausage or turkey?
ReplyDeleteI've used both ground turkey and turkey sausage. Depends what I have on hand.
DeleteLooks delicious.
ReplyDeleteYou say to add ingredients through the sausage, but there isn't any sausage in the ingredients.
Also, interesting to have chili without any chili powder.
Love the idea of adding kale. It is a great addition to almost every pot of goodies.
Oops! I think the original recipe called for turkey sausage, but I usually use ground turkey. Either works. I add chili powder to taste, but the original recipe didn't call for it.
DeleteI'm answering for Denise, who's currently at her first signing for her new book! I'm going to guess that she meant ground turkey rather than sausage (which usually has other flavorings added), because she does add other herbs and spice in the recipe. She can correct me later if I'm wrong!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sheila. Just home from my signing. Nice standing room only crowd.
DeleteThat's always nice to see! Happy book launch!
DeleteWelcome, Denise! I am lovin' this recipe, especially with the beautiful combo of spices, the wine, and the chopped kale. My beloved Aunt Mary put kale in her chicken and pastina soup, and I just loved it. Never thought to put it in chili. Brilliant! Thank you for sharing the recipe with us today, and very happy congrats on the release of MURDER OF AN OPEN BOOK! ~ Cleo
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cleo! We love the kale. I tried this with spinach and it wasn't as good. Can you tell I'm a recipe tweaker? ;)
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