What's for Dinner September 23, 2009

Wow, another Wednesday! Here's what's on the menu for today:

One block, but it's a long one

V-STep x 4 (opt to hop the second and fourth) (1-16)
Rocking horse (opt to hop turn over then curtsy home) (17-24)
Charleston kick (25-32)
L-Step (33-36)
Over the top x 3 (37-48)
Knee home, alt knee (49-56)
Step up, jack on top, step down, jack on floor (57-64)

What's for Dinner?

Cincinnati Turkey Chili

Ladle bowlfuls of inspired Midwestern chili for your next casual dinner party or football gathering.

4 ounces uncooked spaghetti
Cooking spray
8 ounces lean ground turkey
1 1/2 cups prechopped onion, divided
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 1/2 tablespoons chopped semisweet chocolate
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese


1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; set aside.

2. Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add turkey; cook 3 minutes, stirring to crumble. Add 1 cup onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté 3 minutes. Stir in chili powder and next 5 ingredients (through allspice); cook 1 minute. Add broth, beans, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate and salt. Serve chili over spaghetti; top with remaining 1/2 cup onion and cheese.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 1/2 cup spaghetti, 1 1/2 cups chili, 2 tablespoons onion, and 3 tablespoons cheese)

CALORIES 408 ; FAT 13.8g (sat 6.6g,mono 4.3g,poly 1.7g); CHOLESTEROL 67mg; CALCIUM 237mg; CARBOHYDRATE 47.4g; SODIUM 765mg; PROTEIN 24.5g; FIBER 7.9g; IRON 3.7mg

Cooking Light, SEPTEMBER 2009