Turkey Chili

1 pound ground turkey
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 bell peppers, chopped (I like a color variety)
1-2 jalapeno peppers, chopped small
1-2 cups chopped fresh okra
7 cups beans (I like kidney, black, black-eyed peas, and northern)
1 can tomato sauce or even better, 3.5 cups of your own homemade tomato sauce
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
juice of 1 lime
salt (to taste. Just a little)
1-2 tablespoons chili powder (or to taste)

Directions:

Brown the turkey in a pot. Once it is browned, drain any excessive grease. add 2 tbsp. water, and then the garlic, onion, peppers and okra. Sprinkle with a little kosher salt to sweat the veggies and cook until the veggies start to soften.

Add the beans. If using canned, drain and rinse them. If using dried, be sure to soak them over night before cooking.

Add the tomato sauce. Add the cilantro, lime juice and spices. Taste and add seasoning as needed.

Simmer for at least 45 minutes. The longer the better.

One 1.5 cup serving has 325 calories, 7.5 grams of fat (if using lean turkey), 63 carbs and 33 grams of protein.

**I like to put 1.4 cup of shredded 2% cheese on top of my bowl. It adds about 80 calories but also adds a serving of low-fat dairy to my meal.