Low-Fat Turkey Chili with Beans #SFSmarties {Dinner Recipe}

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One thing that has become very apparent these past two weeks is that it is, in fact, football season again. My tv is once again taken over and Sunday afternoons and Monday nights are filled with the sound of yelling and cheering.

I have to be honest though, I'm not really that into football. But I am into football food! The excuse to invite people over to sit around and eat appetizers and yummy bbq is just too enticing. And one of my favorite go to recipes to make is a delicious turkey chili with beans.

Not only is it quick and easy, it can simmer in the slow cooker all day and be used as needed for munching. Plus it's versatile. We put chili on just about everything. Hot dogs, nachos, fries, etc. It makes just about anything better. And it's low fat! That's right. This recipe is filled with low fat turkey chili, tons of veggies, and spices and seasonings to create a flavor you will love.

Yesterday I headed out to Smart and Final to get the key ingredients for my turkey chili. I picked up some First Street ground turkey, First Street kidney beans, and lots and lots of veggies! Plus a few sides for the family to enjoy (including some yummy Blue Moon seasonal ale).

All of the fixings and sides for $30! Can't beat that.

Turkey Chili with Bean

• 1 1/4 lb First Street Ground Turkey
• 1 can 48oz First Street kidney beans, drained
• 2 cans diced tomatoes
• 1-2 yellow squash, diced
• 1-2 zucchini, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1-2 cloves garlic, diced
• 1-2 jalepenos, ribbed and seeded (unless you like your chili hot!)
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons chili
• 2 teaspoons cayenne red pepper
• 1 teaspoon chipotle chili pepper
• 1/2-1 bottle of beer of your choices
• salt and pepper to taste

1. Preheat large skillet on medium. Divide ground turkey in half. Season with garlic powder and salt & pepper.

 2. Brown turkey. Drain if it gets too watery as you are cooking so the meat doesn't boil.

3. While waiting for the meat to finish cooking, chop up the veggies. Don't worry about dicing finely. It'll all meld together in the slow cooker.

4. Once the meat is cooked, add to the slow cooker. Add some olive oil to the pan and saute veggies in olive oil until tender. Drain kidney beans. Then add veggies and beans over meat in the slow cooker.

5. Pour 1/2 a beer over the mixture and enjoy the other half as you let the chili cook on low for 8-10 hours.

 6. Once chili is cooked it will be thick and well combined.

7. Now that your chili is done, enjoy it by spooning some into a bowl and topping with some cheese, sour cream and diced onions.

Or enjoy a great heap on some hot dogs topped with cheese! Pair with your favorite drink and enjoy the big game. Cheers!

Disclaimer: I am a member of the Collective Bias™ Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias™ and Smart & Final. All opinions are my own. #CBias #SocialFabric 

Lighter Sesame Chicken {Dinner Recipe}

Since I'm back on track and counting points, I've been reverting back to old favorites! Favorite recipes that is. I absolutely love how simple and delicious this meal is. I can make it under 30 minutes and the longest part is waiting for the rice to finish cooking.

If you're looking for a quick and easy take out meal without the cost of take out, try your hand at this delicious lighter sesame chicken! Feel free to play around with the flavors a bit as well. Add a little orange zest, or maybe some flaked red pepper. This dish is so versatile and can be changed up to fit any flavor profile.

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Lighter Sesame Chicken

• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 2 large egg whites
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch chunks
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced

In a small bowl, combine honey, sesame seeds, soy sauce, and garlic; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together egg whites and cornstarch. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.

In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high. Add half the chicken; cook, turning occasionally, until golden and opaque throughout, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

Repeat with remaining tablespoon oil and chicken. Return all the chicken to skillet; add reserved sauce and scallions, and toss to coat.

Serve sesame chicken with broccoli and rice.

Serves 4 | 6 WW points

"Roasted" Whole Chicken {Slow Cooker Dinner Recipe}

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With the heat of the summer upon us the last thing I want to do in the afternoon is prepare for dinner. I don't want to go anywhere near a stove or oven and have been quite bad about forgoing a traditional meal for one my husband can pick up on the way home more than once.

Since I am over being lazy about my health I decided to cook a whole chicken in the crock pot this week so that I could not only enjoy delicious, slow roasted goodness, but also have leftover chicken for meals later on in the week (as well including a great topping for salads for lunch)!

Not only is this chicken super easy to make, it's tasty as well! And can be made in 3-4 hours. So if you forget to set the slow cooker in the morning and are home in the afternoon, there's still hope for dinner!

"Roasted" Whole Chicken in the Slow Cooker

• 1 whole chicken
• 2 teaspoons red curry powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon sage
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne (red) pepper
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 onion
• 2 garlic cloves, whole

Chop up the onion and place 3/4 of the onion on the bottom of your slow cooker. Set 1/4 aside.

Remove all giblets and neck from chicken (set aside if you want to use it to make chicken stock afterwards). Pat chicken dry.

Combine all herbs and spices in a bowl. Rub spice mixture onto skin of chicken making sure to get every inch covered.

Stuff chicken cavity (you know... were the giblets were?) with onion you set aside and garlic cloves. Place chicken breast side up on top of onions in slow cooker.

Set slow cooker on low and let cook 3-4 hours or until tender.

What do you do with leftover chicken?

Salmon Stir Fry with California Wild Caught King Salmon {Dinner Recipe}

I absolutely love fish. And one of my favorite fish to make is salmon. Eating fish at least once a week not only reduces the chances of cardiac arrest but also increases cognitive function and reduces depression.

In order to maximize the amount of Omega 3s my family is getting, I choose to purchase ocean-caught California King salmon. California King Salmon has 29% more Omega 3s then previously reported!

The fishermen who catch the California King salmon not only love what they do, they care about the fish they are catching as well. The salmon population is carefully monitored and the future supply of California King salmon is always something they think about.

If you are looking for an amazingly delicious salmon, consider checking out California King Salmon and see what you've been missing! You can definitely taste the difference in wild-caught fish versus farm raised.

Salmon Stir Fry

• 1 pound salmon, cut into strips with skin removed
• 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 1/2 cups rice, cooked
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon salmon seasoning
• salt and pepper

Preheat wok on medium high heat. Add coconut oil.

Season salmon and make sure all bones are removed. When pan is hot lay salmon skin side down and let cook for 2 minutes. Turn and let cook for another minute.

Add vegetables and saute for 3 minutes. Add rice and soy sauce. Cook until everything is warm and salmon is flaky. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serves 4

How do you prepare salmon?

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