Dried Cherry Chili

Dried Cherry Chili Recipe

This recipe, courtesy of the Cherry Marketing Institute, is loaded with antioxidants. Garnish with corn strips, red onion and avocado. For more information on all things cherry, go to choosecherries.com

Ingredients
2 cups lower-sodium chicken broth, divided
4 ounces dried tart cherries, chopped (¾ cup)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon fresh chopped garlic
2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeno
1 pound ground turkey
1 roasted red bell pepper, cut into ¼-inch cubes
1 tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon, chili powder
1½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried mustard
½ teaspoon dried oregano
4 cups chopped fire-roasted tomatoes
1 (16-ounce) can black beans
¼ cup chopped cilantro


Instructions
1. Heat 1 cup of broth. Place cherries in small bowl. Add hot broth and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; sauté about 5 minutes, until onion is soft. Add garlic and jalapeno; cook 1 minute. Do not brown. Add turkey; cook until it is no longer pink.
3. Add bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, coriander, mustard and oregano. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and remaining broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in beans, cilantro and cherry mixture. Continue cooking until thoroughly heated. Serves 8.

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Nutritional Information
Per serving: 230 calories, 6g fat, 13g prot., 29g carbs., 6g fiber, 660mg sodium.


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I prepared this recipe using ground turkey breast, what a change from ground beef chili! I added the chopped avocado, corn strips and red onion on top prior to serving. Everyone in my family enjoyed the flavors and the cherries added a new dimension!
sweetone
2/8/08 5:25 AM

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