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turkey chili verde

So...I've noticed that a few of you, whose blogs I read, post recipes and pics of your delectable dishes...I make no promises...this may not be a regular occurance...you may not find this recipe to be worth trying, but we really enjoyed it on this 33 degree TX night, so here it is.

Turkey Chili Verde (from "Weight Watchers Simply Delicious")
27 g of protein...way too many carbs if you're a carb counter

2 tsp canola oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, minced (I used 2 tsp of minced garlic from a jar)
1 lb. ground, skinless turkey breast
3 T chili powder
1/2 lb tomatillas, husks removed and halved (I used 5 good sized tomatillas)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 4oz can chopped green chiles, drained
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 15oz cans cannelini (white kidney) beans, drain and rinse
1 tsp sugar

Heat oil in large saucepan/stockpot. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic and sautee for about 8 minutes or until softened. Add turkey, chili powder, & cumin. Cook over med heat until turkey browns, break up the turkey as it cooks.
Meanwhile puree the tomatillas, chiles, and cilantro in a food processor, then add to the turkey mixture. Stir in the broth, beans, & sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered about 45 minutes until mix is thickened and flavors are blended.

TAG!

I've been "tagged" by 2 friends and fellow bloggers...so here goes...

4 jobs I've had:
1. Chili's (high school) Abuelo's (high school early college)
2. Express (Lubbock, while at TTU....this was short lived...I quickly learned that I am NOT cut out for retail!)
3. Teacher (1st grade and 6th grade)
4. The best job - mommy to Case

4 places I've lived - all in TX
1. Abilene
2. Brownwood
3. Lubbock
4. Cleburne

4 movies I've watched over and over
1. Top Gun
2. Girls Just Want To Have Fun (sjp and i go WAYYYY back!)
3. Dazed and Confused
4. The Object of My Affection
5. Sweet Home Alabama
oh....I'm only suppose to have 4!

4 Shows I regularly watch
1. Greys Anatomy
2. Law&Order SVU
3. Sex and the City (on dvd...I'm slowly making my way thru all 6 seasons while I do the elliptical)
4. How I Met Your Mother & Big Bang Theory (we just started watching these...theraputic humor)

4 Places I've been
1. Akumal, Mexico
2. NYC
3. Cayman Islands
4. All over Colorado (over the course of several summers...well, winters too!)

4 favorite things to eat
1. Anything mexican
2. Asian...anything from Pei-Wei...i love california rolls, and pad thai
3. Schlotskys - original and jalepeno ships
4. dips with veggies or chips...or REAL popcorn cooked on the stove

4 places I'd rather be
1. living in FW...I am quite ready for our house to sell
2. I really want to vist the Carolinas
3. Italy
4. somewhere warm....it is 36 outside this morning, or somewhere with really fun shopping

4 things I look forward to this year
1. watching Case grow and change
2. relocating (not the actual move, but being closer to school, Joey not having to commute, etc)
3. a new house, church, etc. ( a change and opportunity to meet new people)
4. the opportunity to possibly begin a new career when Case starts Montessori or at SCS

all is calm

Rejoice!

We sincerely hope that your holidays were resftul, and spent in the company of those you love the most!