Recipe: Turkey Chili

• 2 tbsp canola oil
• 2 cups diced celery
• 1 ½ cups diced onion
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 jalapeno pepper (chopped)
• 1 chili seasoning mix (of choice)
• 1 ½ lbs ground turkey
• 4 cups canned, diced tomatoes with juice
• 2 cups black beans (drained & rinsed)
• Red kidney beans (drained & rinsed)
• 1 cup roasted red pepper
• ¾ cup tomato paste
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups frozen (or canned) corn
• To taste – salt & pepper

In a large pot on medium, heat oil.  Add celery and onions; sauté until softened.  Add garlic, jalapeno and seasoning mix; cook 1 minute.  Add ground turkey; sauté until meat is cooked and slightly browned.  Stir in tomatoes, beans, roasted peppers, tomato paste and bay leaf.  Reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Makes approximately: 12 cups