In Honor of the Superbowl

Today, I wanted to share a recipe that is healthy, low-fat, and also PERFECT for a football game celebration, like the ones most people will be attending this evening. So much of the food that gets served at these get-togethers is drenched in BBQ sauce, or smothered in buffalo, or dripping with melted cheese...isn't it nice to think that one thing on the table can be good for you and taste delicious too!?

From Cooking Light

That's right, I'm talking about Chili with Chipotle and Chocolate. The original recipe comes from a 2007 issue of Cooking Light, and is only 257 calories per serving, with only 6.6 grams of fat. I've shared this recipe with numerous people throughout the years, and have found that there is an unanimous love for this chili. It's rich, delicious and very deep in its flavors...and guess what? It takes less than an hour to make!


And now, without further ado, here it is!

What you'll need:

Cooking spray

2 cups diced onion (about 1 large)

1 cup chopped red bell pepper

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 1/4 pounds ground turkey breast

3 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons ancho chile powder

1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained

2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained

1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

2 chipotle chiles, canned in adobo sauce, minced

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped

1/2 cup light sour cream

Chopped green onions (optional)

Chocolate adds a lovely depth to this chili

Heat a dutch oven over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, and turkey to pan; saute 8 minutes or until turkey is browned and vegetables are tender. Add sugar and next 9 ingredients (through chipotle) to pan, stirring to blend; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Add chocolate, stirring to melt. Ladle 1 1/4 cups chile in each of 8 bowls; top each serving with 1 tablespoon of sour cream. Garnish with green onions. Yield: 8 servings.

And for good measure, here's the nutrition information! :) Enjoy everyone! Go Packers!

Calories 257 (23% from fat); Fat 6.6g (sat 3.8g, mono 1.7g, poly 0.2g); Protein 23.6g; Carb 26g; Fiber 6g; Chol 34mg; Iron 2.6mg; Sodium 603mg; Calcium 78mg