Turkey Chili Crunch

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

Cook Yourself Thin; calories per serving--355

• Total Time: 1 hrs 40 mins
• Prep Time: 1 hrs
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb ground turkey
• salt
• pepper
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ground cinnamon , a pinch
• ½ red onion , chopped (about 1 cup)
• 3 garlic cloves , chopped
• 2 carrots , diced (about 1 cup)
• 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes , with juice
• ½ chipotle chile in adobo , chopped
• ½ teaspoon adobo sauce
• 3 cups water
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans , drained and rinsed
• ½ cup chopped cilantro , plus more for garnish
• bittersweet chocolate , grated
• 3 scallions , chopped
• ½ cup nonfat yogurt
• tortilla chips

Directions:

1. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat; add in turkey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook/stir for 3 minutes.
2. Add in chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cinnamon; cook/stir 3 minutes.
3. Add in onion, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cover and cook until the onion is wilted, 5-7 minutes (if the onion or spices begin to stick to the pan, add 2 tablespoons water and scrape with a wooden spoon to release).
4. Add in carrots, tomatoes, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, water, and cocoa powder; bring to a simmer, decrease heat to low, and cook, partially covered, 25 minutes.
5. Stir in the beans and 1/2 cup cilantro and cook 15 more minutes.
6. Spray a whole wheat tortilla with cooking spray and season with salt and pepper (or cayenne and ground cumin); slice thinly and bake in a preheated 400° oven for 5-10 minutes until crispy.
7. To serve: ladle into soup bowls and grate a tiny amount of chocolate over each; top with scallions, chopped fresh cilantro, and a spoonful of yogurt and some more grated chocolate; garnish with tortilla chips.