When the ingredients in this classic recipe come together, the flavor naturally occurs. In as little as 30 minutes you can serve this balanced fat burning meal.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds ground turkey breast or ground chicken breast or ground beef or a meatless alternative such as Beyond, Impossible and Gardein Beefless Ground
- 2 medium zucchinis, halved sliced
- 1 medium red pepper, cored and diced
- 1 medium green pepper, cored and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
- 2 (15 oz) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 (15 oz) cans of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 (15 oz) cans of garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes, un-drained
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 TBSP chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- Fresh ground pepper
- Sea salt to taste
Method:
- In a large pot brown turkey with onions and drain off excess fat. Place vegetables, half the garlic and oil in a pot and sauté until tender.
- Add beans and undrained tomatoes
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 to 60 minutes (or to your desired consistency). Add spices and the rest of the garlic; mix well.
- Simmer for five more minutes
- Add pepper and sea salt to taste
Serves: 8
Serving size: 2 ½ Cups for men, 2 Cups for women
APPROXIMATE NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS PER SERVING: 500 Calories, 38 grams of protein, 58 grams of carbohydrates, 13 grams of fat, 13 grams of fiber.
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Robert Ferguson is a California- and Florida-based single father of two daughters, nutritionist, researcher, best-selling author, speaker, podcast and television host, health advisor, NAACP Image Award Nominee, creator of the Diet Free Life methodology, Chief Nutrition Officer for iCoura Health, and he serves on the Presidential Task Force on Obesity for the National Medical Association. You can e-mail Robert at robert@dietfreelife.com.
I use the same recipe! I made it this week. Instead of garbanzo beans, I add pi to beans. Very tasty!