Turkey-vegetable chili

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupChopped green bell pepper (about 1 small)
¼cupChopped onion (about 1 small)
2Cloves garlic, finely chopped
2teaspoonsOlive or vegetable oil
3cupsCut-up cooked turkey or chicken
½cupWater
1tablespoonChopped fresh or I teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1tablespoonChili powder
1teaspoonGround cumin /2 teaspoon salt
1can(16 ounces) whole tomatoes, undrained
1pack(10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
2cups1/2-inch slices zucchini (about 2 medium)

Directions

Cook bell pepper, onion and garlic in oil in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender. Stir in remaining ingredients except frozen vegetables and zucchini; break up tomatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat Cover and simmer I hour, stirring occasionally. Stir in frozen vegetables and zucchini. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is crisp-tender.

6 servings. Microwave Directions: Place the bell pepper onion, garlic and oil in 3 quart microwavable casserole. Cover tightly and microwave on high 3 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients except frozen vegetables and zucchini; break up tomatoes. Cover tightly and microwave 15 minutes. Stir in frozen vegetables. Cover tightly and microwave 10 minutes. Stir in zucchini. Cover tightly and microwave 3 to 6 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender From the files of Al Rice, North Pole Alaska. Feb 1994