Turkey and Black Bean Chili

In honor of the fabulous cool weather we are having here is a great (and super easy) recipe for turkey chili that freezes well, too!

1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-2 lbs ground turkey breast*
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

*tofu crumbles or gardenburger crumbles can be substituted instead of turkey

In a large heavy pot over medium heat cook onion and garlic until onions are translucent. Add turkey breast and cook, stirring, until meat is brown. Stir in beans, tomatoes, chili powder, oregano, basil and vinegar. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for at least 60 minutes. Remove from heat, uncover, and let cool for about 15 minutes before eating.

This is so yummy. Plus, it's a great way to get lots of protein, soluable fiber, and vitamins. As you can tell from the ingredients it is not spicy at all as written, since we don't like spicy food. Feel free to add your favorite type of mouth burning seasoning.