Turkey Chili

Ingredients:
1/2 lb Ground Turkey
1 small Yellow Onion (chopped)
1/4 Red Bell Pepper (chopped)
1/4 Green Bell Pepper (chopped)
1 can Pinto beans (15 oz and drained)
1 can Diced Tomatoes (about 15 oz)
16 oz Tomato Sauce (2 small cans)
1 cup water
8 Tbsp Tamarind Sauce
2 Tbsp MIM Chili Seasoning
pinch of salt

Cooking Instructions:

• Heat a large pot on medium to medium high heat.
• Add ground turkey and chopped onion.  Cook meat and onion until just about done.  (Drain off some of the grease at this point if you prefer.)
• Add salt and MIM Chili Seasoning.  Stir for one minute until the meat is well coated with the seasoning.
• Add in water, tomatoes, tomato sauce, peppers, pinto beans, and Tamarind Sauce.  
• Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer.  Cover and simmer for 5 - 10 minutes. 

This  chili was delicious!  It was not too spicy at all, but had almost a small tint of sweetness to it.  A great meal that is healthy and filling. 

Recipe adapted from Meals in a Minute Chili Stew.

Pad Thai

1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
1 Egg
1 Large Chicken Breast, cut into 1-in chunks
3 Cups Rice Noodles, softened in water (about 1/4 package dried noodle sticks)
4 Tbsp Tamarind Sauce
2 Stems Scallions/Chives, cut into 1-in. lengths
1/2 Cup Bean Sprouts
1/2 Cup Shredded Carrots
1/4 Cup Sugar Snap Peas, cut into 1-in lengths
1/2 Tsp Paprika
1 Wedge Lime
1 Tbs Ground Roasted Peanuts


Cooking Instructions:
• Pour boiling water over dried noodles until covered. 
• Let noodles soften for 10 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside. 
• Heat wok or stir-fry pan until hot at med-high heat. 
• Add oil, then egg and scramble until cooked. 
• Add chicken and cook until partially done (about 2 minutes). 
• Add noodles; toss until soft and noodles start to clump together (about 60-90 seconds). 
• Add Tamarind Sauce; stir until chicken is cooked. 
• Add scallions, bean sprouts, carrots, peas, and paprika and mix until heated through (about 10 sec). 
• Serve with a wedge of lime and roasted peanuts. 


*Chicken may be substituted with 8 - 10 shrimp or any other protein.
** Recipe adapted fromYume Tran - Meals in a Minute