Healthy Chili Cheese Fries

When you think of healthy food, what do you think of? Lettuce, carrots, tomatoes & Chili Cheese Fries. Wait. WHAT?! 

Ok, so you may not have actually thought of Chili Cheese Fries. But I bet you will now!

Disclaimer: I generally don't follow actual recipes (& if I do I always change them), so just use approximations (with the exception of the 21 Day Fix Extreme Turkey Chili) & adjust accordingly. 

*21 Day Fix container counts will follow below the recipe*

• 21 Day Fix Extreme Turkey Chili:

• 1tsp olive oil

• 1.5lbs raw 93% lean ground turkey

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

• 1.5tsp ground cumin

• 1Tbsp chili powder

• 1/2tsp sea salt

• 1/4tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

• 2-15oz. cans black or pinto beans, drained & rinsed

•  1-15oz. can all natural diced tomatoes, no sugar added

• 12 fresh cilantro sprigs, finely chopped (for garnish; optional)

- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

- Add turkey, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-8 minutes, or until turkey is no longer pink. 

- Add cumin, chili powder, salt & cayenne pepper; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.

- Add beans & tomatoes (with liquid). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; gently boil, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes, or until thickened. 

- Serve sprinkled with cilantro. 

• Roasted Oven Potatoes:

• potatoes, scrubbed clean & cut into fries

• paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper & sea salt

• extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

- Preheat oven to 450º. 

- In a large glass baking dish, toss potatoes with seasonings & a splash of EVOO. 

- Bake for 25-40 minutes (depending on the thickness of your fries), flipping occasionally, until done. 

• shredded cheddar cheese

• diced green onions, optional

To Assemble:

- C'mon now! You know how to put together Chili Cheese Fries... 

- Fries. 

- Chili. 

- Cheese. 

- Melt it all together. 

- Top with diced green onion (if using). 

- Eat & be amazed that it's HEALTHY! 

*21 Day Fix container count: 2 yellow (for the fries), .5 green, 1 red, .5 yellow (for the chili - 1C. serving size) & 1 blue (for the cheese).