Turkey Lentil Chili

Turkey Lentil Chili

It's cold out and all I want is something warm and delicious for dinner....and easy to make! I threw all the below ingredients in a pot and let it simmer and vuala! Turkey Lentil Chili! 

Hope you enjoy this healthy meal. For two people, you'll have enough leftovers for your lunches tomorrow (which I always love to have)!

Have fun with this recipe and make it your own! 

Ingredients: (BUT feel free to add or sub out any veggies or spices) 

1 T. olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb ground turkey
1 can low sodium diced tomatoes
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1/2 cup quinoa (optional)
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 zucchini, chopped
1 1/2 t. cumin powder
1 T. chili powder
1/2 t. garlic powder
Dash of cayenne pepper 
2 1/2 cups (or more) vegetable broth

Directions:
1. Heat large pot on medium heat, add olive oil, onion and garlic. Cook until fragrant for a few minutes.
2. Add ground turkey and brown for about 5 minutes.
3. Toss in all other ingredients including spices and vegetable broth (add more broth to make more soupy).
4. Cover with a lid and cook on low for about 20 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
5. Taste test after about 15 minutes to make sure lentils soften and to add more flavor if desired.
6. ENJOY! 

Cocoa Trail Mix Cookies

Cocoa Trail Mix Cookies

 Hope you are having a wonderful November and staying warm! Thanksgiving sure snuck up on me this year! I am beyond excited about all my favorite dishes and the DESSERT! Pumpkin pie is a must, my mom always wants a pecan pie, and I like to try something new every year. I am leaning towards apple pie bars with a caramel glaze….BUT making a healthier version will be tricky! :)

SO, with these delish cookies, it all began when I was at the store yesterday and walked by the bulk section, which I’m a total sucker for, and saw a delicious mix of nuts, seeds, and dried fruit. I grabbed a couple handfuls and ran home to whip up healthy trail mix cookies, good enough to eat for breakfast! 

You could pick any kind of trail mix for these cookies, so pick whatever you want or create your own blend with your favorite nuts and seeds.

Time: 45 mins including baking time

Yields: 2 1/2 doz.

Ingredients:

Dry Ingredients

1 cup oat flour

1/2 cup wheat flour

1/2 cup rolled oats

1/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar

1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut

1/2 cup chocolate chips

1 cup trail mix

2 tablespoons chia seeds

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 cup cocoa powder

1/2 tsp fine grain sea salt

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

Wet Ingredients

2 eggs

1/4 cup nut butter

1/4 cup coconut or canola oil

1/4 cup honey (OR applesauce - I know that’s a weird substitute, but I’ve tried it and it’s yummy!)

1 tsp vanilla

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F and lightly spay baking sheet.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all of the dry ingredients.
3. In another medium sized bowl, stir together the wet ingredients.
4. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and stir until combined.
5. Spoon small balls of dough (just smaller than golf balls) onto your baking sheet, spacing them a couple inches apart. Use a fork to press down slightly on each cookie ball.
6. Bake cookies for 15 minutes, the cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. The cookies will break apart easily before they are cooled all the way, so be careful. 
7. EAT UP with a glass of milk and store the rest in an airtight container.

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