Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 (14-ounce) can black beans
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 4 low-fat turkey dogs
  • 2 hot dog buns, separated to make 4 halves
  • 1/2 cup shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese

Method

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Heat the canola oil in a 5 quart nonstick saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the onions and garlic.
  • Saute until soft, then add the bell peppers and chili powder.
  • Cook until well blended, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the black beans.
  • Cook until warmed through, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes.
  • Bring to a simmer and reduce heat.
  • Cook until the chili thickens, about 15 minutes.
  • While the chili is simmering, in a medium saucepan, cover the hot dogs in water.
  • Over medium heat, bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Cook for 4 minutes or until heated through.
  • Remove 1 hot dog from the saucepan and place on 1 bun half.
  • Top with 1/4 of the chili and 1/4 of the cheese.
  • Repeat for remaining 3 hot dogs.
  • Place hot dogs in the broiler for about 1 minute, or until cheese begins to melt.
  • Serve hot.