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Tonight I was in the mood for trying to cook something new. I decided to make chili. I am normally not a fan of beans in any way shape or form. However in this chili they were divine. I served the chili with store bought garlic bread on the side. If it is too spicy try adding extra sour cream to your bowl. Also drinking a glass of milk on the side will help with the heat.

Zesty Turkey Chili

Takes about 1 hour 20 minutes to make (max)

Oil

Medium sized package of extra lean ground turkey

1 tbsp taco seasoning

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp dried oregano flakes

1 tsp dried parsley flakes

1 tsp chipotle pepper

1 tsp salt plus a few extra shakes

½ tsp ground black pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

2 packages of vegetable bouillon prepared according to package

1 medium white onion

2 tbsp fresh minced chives

1 red pepper

1 carrot

2 garlic cloves minced

1 fresh tomato

½ zucchini

1 cup frozen corn

398 ml brown beans

156 ml tomato paste

A few peas

About ¼ cup medium salsa

1 (7 oz can chopped green Chile peppers)

water (add if it is too thick once everything else except sour cream is in pot)

1 cup light sour cream

Large bowl grated cheddar cheese

Multi grain tortilla chips

Heat the oil in large pot on medium heat. Place the ground turkey in the pot and cook until brown. Add all the spices and herbs, onion and chives, and cook for a few minutes. While this is cooking prepare all the vegetables including chili peppers. Set aside. Prepare the 2 packages of vegetable bouillon according to package. Add to pot. Now add all the vegetables. Stir occasionally. Now add the tomato paste (with a little extra water), salsa, and beans. Boil for 5-10 minutes (the longer the better). Then add the sour cream and simmer for min 15 minutes. Serve with broken up multi grain tortilla chips, and cheddar cheese.

Enjoy

A few days ago, I decided to keep track of everything I ate for a full day. I decided that since a picture is worth a thousand words, I would take photos of all foods consumed for one day. I did this because something I think I lose track of just how much stuff I eat in a day (in particular how much junk food I eat in a day). So here it is, my food for one day.

Breakfast

a slightly sour grapefruit

A mixed bowl of cereal with skim milk

Many glasses of water through out the day

Lunch

Salad

chocolate covered biscuit for dessert

Snack

banana (between lunch and dinner snack)

Dinner