Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. dry Navy (white) beans
  • 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lg. onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1-2 jalapeno chilies, seeded and chopped (optional)
  • 1 (4 ounce.) can diced green chilies
  • 1 to 1 1/2 tbsp. chili pwdr
  • 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon grnd coriander
  • 2 (8 ounce.) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 (16 ounce.) can minced tomatoes
  • 1 c. chicken or possibly turkey stock
  • 1 pound grnd turkey
  • 1 pound turkey breast, cut in 3/4 inch cubes

Method

  • Soak beans overnight, rinse thoroughly, then cook 45 min in 3 qts of water; drain, set aside.
  • Heat oil in skillet and saute/fry onions and garlic till translucent/soft.
  • Add in green pepper, jalapeno and green chilies and saute/fry 10 min.
  • Stir in chili pwdr, cumin seeds and coriander and cook 5 min.
  • Transfer to larger pot (3 qt or possibly more).
  • Add in tomato sauce, tomatoes, and turkey stock; bring to simmer, reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 min.
  • Add in beans.
  • Saute/fry grnd and cubed turkey till just cooked; add in to beans and simmer for 5 min.
  • Serve with garnishes (lowfat sour cream, shredded cheese, cilantro, sliced green onions, sliced avocado).
  • NOTE: Can substitute fresh cilantro leaves for coriander or possibly diced cooked chicken for turkey, etc.