It’s chilly out there, people! The best way to warm up in here is some hot and hearty chili that happens to be loaded with protein, fiber, and flavor. It’s light enough to eat for days, tasty enough to share with friends, hearty enough to satisfy, and easy enough to make on a whim! This just may be the perfect snow day meal. Get ready, it’s chilly chili time.

Ingredients: (makes 6 servings)

• 1 package lean ground turkey (usually ~1.5lbs – can substitute ground beef or chicken as well)
• 1 can black beans
• 1 can kidney beans
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 1/3 cup chopped red onion
• 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• dash of salt
• dash of black pepper
• dash of red pepper flakes
• dash of cayenne pepper

Cook turkey on medium heat in pan with olive oil and onions. Cook until barely pink (do not overcook.) Add turkey and all other ingredients to a large pot. Bring to a boil and stir. Cover pot and lower heat to low/simmer for 30-45 minutes. Serve in a pretty bowl and enjoy! Eat plain or feel free to top with sliced avocado, a dallop of plain Greek yogurt, a sprinkle of cheese, or nutritional yeast.

One Healthy Breakdown: what’s better than hot, hearty, and healthy?!