Heart Healthy Recipe: Slow Cooker Turkey and Black Bean Chili

Slow Cooker Turkey and Black Bean Chili This chili recipe is packed with black beans rich in soluble fiber, which may help lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. It also utilizes no-salt-added canned items and dried herbs that are not only affordable but heart-healthy as well. Ingredients 2 lbs. ground, skinless turkey breast 2 cans no-salt-added black beans (rinsed, drained) 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 can no-salt-added, diced tomato (undrained) 2 cans no-salt-added tomato sauce 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn 1 Tbsp cumin 1 Tbsp chili powder 2 tsp dried oregano (crumbled) 2 tsp ground coriander 4 medium garlic cloves (minced) Directions Place ingredients in crockpot. Cover and cook over low setting for 8-10 hours, or over high setting for 3-4 hours. Dietitian Tips Pair this meal with a serving of veggies and a whole-grain roll or brown rice to create a balanced meal. Can’t find no salt or sodium added beans? Rinse the [...]