TURKEY & BLACK BEAN CHILLI

Batch Cook, Low GI
Low Carb 3 Scaled

Hearty, nourishing food that leaves you strong rather than sluggish. Lean turkey mince simmered slowly with black beans, peppers and smoked paprika until rich and thick. 40g of protein per serving, high in fibre, and freezes beautifully.

Serves: 4 |
 Cook Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 500g lean turkey mince
  • 2 x 400g tins black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chilli powder (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Small handful fresh coriander, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper

Directions

CONVENTIONAL METHOD
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and red pepper, cook for 5-6 minutes until softened.
  2. Add garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, and chilli powder. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add turkey mince and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned all over.
  4. Add chopped tomatoes and black beans. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  5. Season with salt and pepper. Stir through lime juice.
  6. Scatter fresh coriander over the top before serving.
 
THERMOMIX METHOD
  1. Add onion, garlic, and red pepper to Thermomix bowl. Chop 5 sec/speed 5.
  2. Add olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, and chilli powder. Sauté 5 min/120°C/speed 1.
  3. Add turkey mince. Cook 8 min/100°C/reverse/speed 1, breaking up as it cooks.
  4. Add chopped tomatoes and black beans. Cook 20 min/100°C/reverse/speed 1.
  5. Season with salt and pepper. Stir through lime juice.
  6. Scatter fresh coriander over the top before serving.

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