Diets Don't Work!
If we put as much time and energy into our long-term weight management goals as we do into “quick-fix, fad diets” we would all be successful!
About Lori
Ingredients:
2 10oz cans Rotel Diced Tomatoes w/Lime Juice & Cilantro
1.25 lb pkg of 97% extra lean all white ground turkey
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (or 2 TBSP diced from a jar)
3 medium zucchini, chopped 2 15oz can tomato sauce
2 medium onions, chopped 1 15oz can pinto beans
1medium green pepper, chopped 1 15oz can black beans
1 large red bell pepper, chopped 1 tsp ground cumin
1 8oz container sliced mushrooms, chopped 1 tsp salt
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish) 2 tsp onion powder
2 Truvia packets, sugar substitute 2 TBSP chili powder
In a large stock pot, saute zucchini, onions, peppers and mushrooms in 1/2 cup water until tender. The vegetables will saute more quickly with the lid on. Once the vegetables are soft, remove lid so the excess water can evaporate out. In a separate pan, cook ground turkey, sprinkled with onion powder, until done. When ground turkey is done chop into small pieces. In stockpot with vegetable/bean mixture, add ground turkey, Rotel tomatoes, tomato sauce, Truvia, seasonings, beans and jalepenos. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
*Garnishing with cilantro is optional
*Vegetarian option: omit the ground turkey
**When in a time crunch, buy creole seasonings already chopped to replace the 2 onions and 1 bell pepper. I use about 1 1/2 large containers of chopped seasoning vegetables. I still add I large red bell pepper. I also opt for the diced jalapenos in a jar to save time.
This recipe is super delicious, healthy and easy. What's not to love?!