Turkey Chili

Happy fall all! 

This is perfect for fall, for tailgating or anytime.

1 lb.  ground turkey

1 - 2 cans each: kidney beans drained,
diced tomatoes

1/4 tsp. each: black pepper, salt, chili powder, red pepper flakes (optional)
1 onion chopped
1 bell pepper chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed, chopped
1 - 2 T. olive oil

Peel, rinse, chop onion.

Peel, rinse, crush, chop garlic. 

Rinse, seed and chop pepper.

Preheat a medium sized pot over medium high heat.

Lower heat to medium and add oil.

Add onions, salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic and meat. 

Brown for 8 min. 

Add diced tomatoes, kidney beans, bell peppers, red pepper flakes, garlic.

Cook for 10 - 15 min or until well heated, stirring occasionally. 

Serves 6 - 8.

Chili Nachos

 This is perfect for game day or anytime.

1 - 2 cans pre made chili

1 - 2 c. shredded cheese

1 pkg. tortilla chips

1 jalapeño seeded and chopped

1 c. salsa

1/2 - 1 c. sour cream

Non stick cooking spray 

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Spray non stick spray on baking sheet. 

Arrange tortilla chips on sheet. 

Open can of chili,  spoon over chips.

Sprinkle cheese over chips. 

Rinse, seed and chop jalapeno. Sprinkle jalapeno over chips. 

Place baking sheet in oven, bake for 6 - 8 min. or until cheese melts. 

Keep an eye on it, so it doesn't burn.

Remove pan from oven, top with your favorite fixing. 

Serves 4 - 6.

Sesame Rice

 This is perfect as a quick side dish or anytime.

1 package boil in a bag rice

1 - 2 T. low sodium soy sauce

1/4 tsp each: salt, pepper, granulated garlic 

1 - 2 tsp. each:  sesame oil, sesame seeds

1/2 - 1 tsp. lime juice

Pinch red pepper flakes

Cook rice according to package.

Remove rice from heat, carefully snip bag of rice, pour in a clean bowl. 

Combine: soy sauce, salt, pepper, sesame oil, lime juice, pepper flakes, garlic in small bowl.  

Stir with fork to mix well.  

Pour over rice, toss to coat. 

Sprinkle sesame seeds over rice, toss to mix. 

Serves 4.