Hearty Turkey Chili With Cilantro and Turmeric

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    <h4 class="recipe-ingredients__title">Ingredients</h4>
    <ul class="recipe-ingredients__list">
                                <li>1 cup  extra-virgin olive oil </li>
                                            <li>1 large onion, diced</li>
                                            <li>2 large garlic cloves, minced</li>
                                            <li>1 medium jalapeño, seeded and minced</li>
                                            <li>2 lbs antibiotic-free ground turkey breast</li>
                                            <li>1 tsp   sea salt</li>
                                            <li>1 (28 oz) can low-sodium whole tomatoes</li>
                                            <li>1 cup water</li>
                                            <li>1 tbsp  cayenne powder</li>
                                            <li>2 tbsp  cumin</li>
                                            <li>2 tbsp  ground turmeric</li>
                                            <li>½ tsp  black pepper</li>
                                            <li>1 tsp  paprika</li>
                                            <li>2 tbsp  oregano </li>
                                            <li>1 (15 oz) can red beans, drained and rinsed</li>
                                            <li>1 bunch cilantro, chopped</li>
                                            <li>1 scallion, chopped</li>
                                            <li>1 avocado, sliced</li>
                            </ul>

    <h2 class="block-title"><span>Directions</span></h2>

                            <li> Pour olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring continually, until onion is translucent. Add garlic and jalapeño and cook 1 minute.</li>
                                    <li>Stir in ground turkey and salt and cook 5 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until no longer pink.</li>
                                    <li>Add tomatoes and their juice to the pan. Add water, cayenne, cumin, turmeric, black pepper, and paprika. Cook for 30 minutes at a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.</li>
                                    <li>Add oregano and red beans and simmer 20 to 30 minutes.</li>
                                    <li>Ladle chili into bowls and top with cilantro, scallion, and avocado.</li>

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