Sweet & Spicy Turkey Chili

Submitted by guacgurl

"This is one of my favorite recipes. It was given to me by my aunt and I think of her and smile every time I make it. I recently tweaked the recipe to give it more protein with the addition of red kidney beans, quinoa & wheat berries. The chipotle pepper was my husband's contribution to give it more heat, but still let the intriguing sweetness come through. I love how my kitchen smells when I'm cooking this!"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Yields: 11 cups
• Serves: 11

ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey, 93/7
• 1⁄2 cup wheat berries, raw
• 1⁄2 cup quinoa, raw
• 31 ounces red kidney beans
• 14 1⁄2 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
• 16 ounces canned tomato sauce
• 1 chipotle chile in adobo, finely chopped with spoonful of sauce
• 4 ounces diced green chilies
• 1⁄4 cup raisins
• 3 tablespoons sliced almonds
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin, ground
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
• 1⁄4 teaspoon clove, ground
• olive oil flavored cooking spray, 10 sprays

directions

1. Cook wheat berries & quinoa according to package directions; set aside.
2. Heat dutch oven over medium heat; spray with 2 sprays olive oil cooking spray. Add garlic & saute; remove from pan.
3. Spray with remaining 8 sprays; add turkey and cook until browned.
4. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 10 - 15 minutes.
5. Serving size is 1 cup of chili.