Fantastic Black Bean Chili

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
• 1 red bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Optional: 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (for added heat)

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes

Difficulty Level: 2 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the garlic, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper and cook until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes more.
4. Stir in the ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces.
5. Drain any excess fat.
6. Add the black beans, both cans of tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
7. If desired, add the jalapeno pepper.
8. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the chili has thickened.
9. Serve hot with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped onions.

Nutritional Information:

Per 1 cup serving:

• Calories: 240
• Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 3g
• Cholesterol: 45mg
• Sodium: 680mg
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Dietary Fiber: 10g
• Protein: 20g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and satisfying
• Rich and flavorful
• Loaded with beans and vegetables
• Perfect for a chilly day or a crowd

User Comments:

• "This chili is absolutely delicious! It has the perfect balance of heat and spices."
• "I love that this chili is made with black beans instead of kidney beans. It makes it so much more flavorful."
• "This is the best chili I've ever had! It's so easy to make and everyone loves it!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't like spicy food, omit the jalapeno pepper.
• To make the chili less spicy, add 1-2 tablespoons of sugar.
• To make the chili thicker, add 1/4 cup of cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup of water.
• This chili can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.