2tablespoonsavocado oil or organic canola oildivided
1poundlean ground turkey
1large Spanish oniondiced
1tablespoon garlicfinely chopped
1/2teaspoonsalt
3tablespoonschili powder
2tablespoonsground cumin
1tablespoonsmoked paprika
1teaspoonground dried chipotleor to taste
4 1/2teaspoonsred wine vinegar
1cupwater
1 28-ouncecan crushed tomatoespreferably fire roasted
1 15-ouncecan dark red kidney beansdrained and rinsed
1/3cupdark pure maple syrup
1avocadodiced
1/4cupchopped cilantro
1/4cuptoasted pepitas
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large heavy-bottomed soup pot or Dutch oven over high heat. Add turkey and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon and stirring occasionally, until completely browned. Transfer turkey and any juices to a bowl and set aside.
Return pot to medium-high heat and add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add onion, garlic, and salt and cook, stirring often, for 6 to 10 minutes, until onion is soft and browned.
Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, and chipotle and cook, stirring, for 30-90 seconds, until spices are fragrant and starting to toast and darken slightly.
Add vinegar and stir for 30 seconds to 1 minute,until liquid is evaporated.
Add water and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits and spices from the bottom of the pot.
Add tomatoes, beans, syrup, and browned turkey, stirring to combine. Increase heat to high and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 14 minutes, until turkey and onions are tender.
Serve topped with avocado, cilantro, and pepitas.
Notes
Recipe reprinted with permission from Maple, by Katie Webster.Vegan/Vegetarian Option. Omit turkey {and add more beans, or tofu/tempeh}.