A hearty and nutritious mealtime solution that will be a crowd pleaser, and easy on the pocketbook!

Cost per serving: $1.52*

• Prices are estimates and vary regionally.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups (about 10 oz.) dried black beans, sorted and rinsed
5 cups water
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
2 pressed garlic cloves
1 lb. ground lean turkey
2 stalks celery, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes with juice
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Grated cheddar cheese and chopped green onions, optional

Directions:

1. Wash and sort beans. Place beans in 5-qt. or larger pressure cooker. Cover with water; lock lid in place. Bring pressure to second red ring over medium-high heat. Adjust to stabilize pressure at second red ring. Cook 8 minutes. Remove from heat; allow pressure to drop naturally. Release steam; drain beans discarding liquid. Set beans aside; clean cooker.

1. Heat oil in cooker over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic using Easy-Squeeze Garlic Press until tender 2 to 3 minutes. Add ground turkey and cook until brown, stir to break up meat. Add celery, bell pepper, tomatoes, sauce, paste, water, chili powder, salt, cooked beans and pepper flakes; stir to combine.
2. Lock lid in place; bring pressure to second red ring over medium-high heat. Adjust heat to stabilize pressure at second red ring. Cook 10 minutes.
3. Turn off heat; allow pressure to drop naturally. Remove lid, tilting it away from you to allow steam to escape.

Top each serving with grated cheese and onions, if desired.

Nutrition information per serving: 310 Calories, 9 g Total Fat, 2 g Saturated Fat, 0 g Trans Fat, 45 mg Cholesterol, 530 mg Sodium, 40 g Carbohydrate, 13 g Dietary Fiber, 10 g Sugars, 20 g Protein

Notes:

Pressure Pointers:

Most dry beans can be cooked in 10 minutes or less when using a pressure cooker. Substitute any varieties you may have on hand.

Chop the onions and green peppers with the Swiss Vegetable Chopper while the beans cook and your chili will be done in no time.