Turkey Macaroni Chili

Description

Using a low/healthy carb pasta will help here. Take care, Gloria

• Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
• Source: The Best Diabetes Cookbook
• Yield: 8 Servings

Ingredients

• 1½ tsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• ½ cup finely chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 8 oz ground turkey
• 1 can (19oz) tomatoes, crushed
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1½ cups peeled, diced potatoes
• ¾ cup canned red kidney beans, drained
• ¾ cup corn kernels
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1½ tsp chili powder
• 1½ tsp dried oregano
• 1½ tsp dried basil
• ⅓ cup elbow macaroni

Directions

1. In a large non-stick saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; add garlic, carrots and onions and cook for 8 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally.
2. Add turkey and cook, stirring to break it up, for 2 minutes or until no longer pink.
3. Add tomatoes, stock, potatoes, beans, corn, tomato paste, chili, oregano and basil; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Bring to a boil and add macaroni; cook for 12 minutes or until pasta is tender but firm.

Nutritional information

Per serving:

• 240 Calories | 13g Protein | 552mg Sodium | 0mg Cholesterol | 6g Fat | 35g Carbs
• Exchanges: 1½ starch | 2 vegetables | ½ lean meat | 1 fat