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Good-for-You Chili

Recipe Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti
8 ounces ground turkey
2-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 (26-ounce) jar chunky garden-style pasta sauce
1 (16-ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and well drained

Bowl of Chili


Recipe Directions

Bring a large covered pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook as package directs. Drain well.

Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Crumble in ground turkey and add chili powder. Cook, stirring, about 4 minutes, until turkey is no longer pink.

Stir in pasta sauce and beans, bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat and gently simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors.

Service and Toppings:

  • As needed chopped tomatoes
  • As needed shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
  • As needed thinly sliced scallions

In a deep bowl, spoon chili over pasta. Sprinkle each serving with toppings

Recipe yields 4 servings.

Nutrition information per serving:
Calories: 521
Total Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 41mg
Sodium: 963mg
Total Carbohydrate: 82g
Dietary Fiber: 15g
Protein: 27g



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