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Slow Cooker White Chili

This chili is perfect for those who aren’t big tomato fans. The beans offer lots of fibre, and the long, slow cooking blends the flavours beautifully.

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October 4th, 2011

By LeeAnne Wright

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Servings
Makes 8 servings
Prep Time
Prep time: 10 minutes. Prep to freezer time: 10 minutes + 5 hours, unattended + cooling
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely sliced (optional)
  • 2 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp cocoa
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 cans chopped green chilies (4 oz each)
  • 3 cans white kidney beans (19 oz each), drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
    • Directions
  • 1.

    In a skillet over medium-high heat, sauté onions and garlic for 2 minutes. Add turkey, jalapeno and spices; break up turkey with a spatula as it cooks.

  • 2.

    Transfer to slow cooker and add chopped green chilies, beans and chicken stock. Cover and slow-cook on high for 5 hours (or low for 7 hours). After cooking is complete, add lime juice and let cool.

  • 3.

    Portion 1-cup servings into freezer bags. Send to school with grated Monterey Jack cheese, chopped cilantro, sliced green onion and baked pita triangles to dip.

    • Nutrients Per Serving
    345 calories, 9 g fat, 136 mg calcium, 818 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrates, 11 g fibre, 30 g protein. Very high source of fibre; excellent source of niacin, vitamins B6 and B12, iron and selenium; source of vitamin C and calcium.
    Slow Cooker White Chili
    Photography by Edward Pond
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    Comments (3)

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    1. Lynn says:
      January 5, 2012 at 11:02 am

      What is cocoa with cayenne blend? Recipe also calls for cayenne pepper.

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    2. Tina says:
      January 25, 2012 at 2:53 pm

      yes, same question, what is cocoa cayenne blend?
      Recipe sounds good but not sure about that one ingredient.

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    3. Alicia McAuley says:
      January 26, 2012 at 11:55 am

      Thank you very much for your feedback, Lynn and Tina! We’ve updated the recipe — it should be 1 tbsp cocoa and 1/2 tsp cayenne to create a “blend” that will add a hint of smokey chocolate flavour to your chili. We hope you enjoy the recipe! —Alicia, associate editor of cf.ca

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