Tag: grain

Crock Pot Sweet Potato and Quinoa Turkey Chili

Ingredients:
1lb ground turkey
1 large shallot or 1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper
3 cups chicken broth (plus extra for re-heating)
28oz can crushed tomatoes
15oz can baked beans (I like sweet baked beans)
1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
1 large sweet potato (about 1lb,) peeled and chopped small
2 Tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
Toppings: shredded Monterey Jack cheese, chopped avocado, tortilla chips, green onions

Directions: 

1. Add ground turkey and shallot to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season liberally with salt and pepper then cook until no longer pink, breaking turkey up as it cooks. Add garlic then cook for 30 more seconds then add to a 6 quart crock pot. Add remaining ingredients, except toppings, into crock pot then cook on high for 3 hours, or low for 5-6 hours, or until sweet potatoes are tender. Serve with toppings. May need to add more chicken broth when reheating.

Thanks Iowa Girl Eats for the yummy fall recipe!

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground turkey sausage (see recipe below)
• 1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (no sugar added)
• 8 ounces (uncooked) 100% whole wheat spaghetti, about 2/3 of a 13.25 oz box, break into small pieces before adding to meat mixture
• 1 cup low fat cottage cheese
• 1 cup skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon chopped (fresh) basil
• Kosher or sea Salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• TURKEY SAUSAGE INGREDIENTS:
• 1 lb lean ground turkey or chicken
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp dried sage
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano

Directions

Add all the sausage ingredients a large mixing bowl and mix thoroughly. Cook ground turkey sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking into small pieces while cooking. Ensure the turkey loses its pink color before removing from heat. Drain, discard any fat and set aside. Combine meat with marinara and broken spaghetti pieces.

In a medium bowl combine cooked turkey sausage with the remaining ingredients, add to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 2-3 hours or until spaghetti is al dente and cheese is bubbly.

Serve and sprinkle with parmesan if desired.

Read more at http://skinnyms.com/slow-cooker-cheesy-spaghetti-with-turkey-sausag/#V136FiAoMcsog8UJ.99