Dried Cherry Chili

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
• 4 ounces dried tart cherries, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapenos
• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 roasted red pepper, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon dried mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 cups chopped fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) can black beans
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Recipe

• 1 heat 1 cup of broth. place cherries in small bowl. add hot broth and set aside.
• 2 heat olive oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat. add onion; sauté until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. add garlic and jalapeno; cook 1 minute. do not brown. add turkey; cook until it is no longer pink.
• 3 add bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, coriander, mustard and oregano. cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. add tomatoes and remaining broth; bring to boil. reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes.
• 4 stir in beans, cilantro and cherry mixture. continue cooking until thoroughly heated.