Cincinnati Turkey Chili

Name: Cincinnati Turkey Chili
Ingredients: 4 ounce spaghetti; cooking spray; 8 ounce lean ground turkey; 1 1/2 onions, chopped and divided; 1 green pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; one 15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained; one 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 1/2 tablespoon semisweet chocolate, chopped; 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar

MyRecipes.com|Sept. 11, 2012 2:29 pm EST

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This classic Cincinnati dish gets a healthy treatment by using turky. Try serving it over spaghetti for an unconventional way to enjoy chili.

Servings

4

Ingredients

4 ounce spaghetti
cooking spray
8 ounce lean ground turkey
1 1/2 onions, chopped and divided
1 green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
one 15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
one 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 1/2 tablespoon semisweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar

Directions

Cook the pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; set aside.
Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Coat the pan with cooking spray and add the turkey; cook for 3 minutes, stirring to break up the turkey meat. Add 1 cup of the onion, the bell pepper and garlic; sauté for 3 minutes. Stir in chili powder and next 5 ingredients; cook for 1 minute. Add the broth, beans and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate and salt. Serve chili the over spaghetti; top with remaining onion and cheese.