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Sweet & Spicy Mixed Bean Chili
IF YOU ARE still searching for a sweet and spicy chili recipe that wows you , your search has just ended ! With extra-lean turkey breast and three types of beans ( cannellini , light red kidney , and black ), this is one chili that ’ s hearty and healthy at the same time . Cinnamon and 100 % grape juice ( yes , you read that right !) are used to add just the right amount of sweetness , which is balanced out with the spiciness of cumin , jalapeno peppers , and hot sauce . Top it off with grated Cabot Lite50 Sharp Cheddar and you have the perfect tasting sweet and spicy chili .
INGREDIENTS
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ large onion , chopped ( about 1 cup )
• 2 large jalapeno peppers , seeded and chopped
• 4 medium garlic cloves , chopped
• 1 ( 20-ounce ) package extra-lean ground turkey breast
• 1 ( 6-ounce ) can tomato paste
• 3 cups Welch ’ s 100 % Grape Juice made with Concord grapes
• 2 ( 14.5-ounce ) cans low-sodium diced tomatoes
• 1 ( 15.5-ounce ) can cannellini beans , rinsed and drained
• 1 ( 15.5-ounce ) can light red kidney beans , rinsed and drained
• 1 ( 15-ounce ) can black beans , rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 8 ounces Cabot Lite50 Sharp Cheddar , grated ( about 2 cups )
DIRECTIONS
1 . HEAT oil in large heavy pot over medium-high heat ; add onions and peppers and cook , stirring , until onion is translucent , about 3 minutes . Add garlic and stir for about 1 minute longer .
2 . ADD turkey ; cook for 5 to 7 minutes , breaking it up with wooden spoon until cooked and crumbled . Add tomato paste and stir for about 1 minute longer until well blended .
3 . STIR in grape juice and next 8 ingredients . Cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes , stirring occasionally , or until onions are tender and chili is slightly thickened . Serve topped with grated cheese .
SERVES 10
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