Turkey and Black Bean Chili

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey
• 4 oz prunes, pitted and chopped
• 1 1/4 cups chopped onions
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 15 oz black beans, undrained
• 1 tsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsps ground oregano
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp red pepper, ground
• 2 1/4 cups water

Directions

1. Cook turkey in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain in a colander.
2. Heat oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, and sauté 7 minutes. Add chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, and red pepper. Cook 1 minute.
3. Return turkey to the skillet, stir in 1 1/4 cups water (wine, stock), prunes (or raisins) and beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
4. Serve over rice if desired.