Recipe: One-Pot Meal: Turkey Black Bean Chili

This tasty recipe is simple to cook and clean up after - it only takes one pot! It's full of healthy fiber and hearty flavors, and makes a great meal to fight off the winter chill.

Turkey Black Bean Chili
(Serves 4-6.)

Ingredients:

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1 1/4 lb ground turkey (organic is best)
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup whole kernel corn, canned or frozen
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained well
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1 Tbsp chili powder or chili seasoning mix (more or less to taste)
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a big pot over medium heat, put ground turkey and olive oil. Cook, breaking up the turkey, until the turkey is no longer pink.
2. Add the onion and green pepper and continue cooking until the both are softened, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more, stirring steadily.
3. Add remaining ingredients to pot, stir to combine, then slightly cover pot, turn heat down to low, and simmer slowly for 20 to 30 minutes or until flavors combine.
4. Serve hot out of the pot.