Turkey Chili with Pasta | UMass Amherst Extension Nutrition Education

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 pounds lean ground turkey
• 1 (28 oz) can tomatoes, unsalted, diced
• 1 cup water
• 1 (15.5 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2-3 teaspoons chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup whole-wheat pasta, uncooked
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded