deceptively delicious turkey chili

Ok, so I am on a little cooking kick now that I am back in my own kitchen and have gotten all of my kitchen gadgets out of storage. I have been consciously making an effort to have our family eat healthier lately, and I have been trying to make enough for left-overs for Adam's lunch the next day. He is very picky about his leftovers. Today's leftovers were a hit... Teriyaki salmon on rice with cauliflower. Tonight's meal was from this awesome cookbook that I am reeeeaally loving. I made the Turkey Chili tonight and I think it might be the yummiest and most healthy meal that I have ever made. It was SO delicious. Ruby {my 2 year old} loved it. And I just relished in watching her eat... knowing that she was eating red peppers, carrots, flax seed, tomatoes, extra lean turkey, and all of the other great ingredients. This is definitely a "repeat" as Adam would say. You really must get this cookbook.

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 lb lean ground turkey
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp chili powder, or to taste
1 tsp salt
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/8 tsp pepper
1 (15 oz) can chopped tomatoes
1 (26 oz) carton reduced fat, low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup red pepper puree
1/2 cup carrot puree
1/4 cup cornmeal
2 tbsp flaxseed meal
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

*I would maybe add a cup of corn next time, and I did add more spices than the recipe calls for.

Directions

1. Coat the bottom of a large pot with cooking spray and set it over medium heat. When the pot is hot, add the oil. Add the onion and cook until it begins to soften, about 2 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, sprinkle the turkey with the garlic, chili powder, salt, paprika, and pepper. Add the turkey to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is no longer pink, 5 - 6 minutes.
3. Stir in the tomatoes. Add the broth, red pepper puree, carrot puree, cornmeal, and flaxseed meal, and stir well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered 15 - 20 minutes, or until the flavors have blended. Stir in the beans and cook a little longer, just to heat them through.

Top it off with some shredded cheese and sour cream and wala! Deeeeelicious.