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White Bean and Chicken Chili

A very healthy, nutritious, high protein, high fibre meal.
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 shallots chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 tablespoon tarragon
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 green pepper chopped
  • 1 red pepper chopped
  • 3 ribs celery chopped
  • 3 large carrots chopped
  • 2 pounds ground chicken
  • 1 can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • 2 15-ounce cans cannellini or other white beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups bunch swiss chard or spinach stems removed, leaves chopped into small pieces
  • Salt and Pepper for seasoning

Garnish

  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon green onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoon cheese grated or shaved pieces

Instructions
 

  • Chop up all the Vegetables. (shallots, garlic, peppers, carrots, celery)
  • In a large dutch oven or deep pan heat olive oil and saute the shallots and garlic until the shallots are translucent. Add the spices and toast them for 2 minutes.
  • Add the ground chicken to the shallots and garlic mixture. Mix well, breaking up the ground chicken into small pieces. Saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth, tomato paste, and canned tomatoes. Stir well.
  • Add beans, spinach, tarragon, oregano, chili flakes (if using). Let the chili cook for an hour.
  • Garnish with cilantro, green onion, grated cheese or with small shaved cheese pieces.
  • Serve with warm fresh bread.
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