Texas Blackeye Chili

1          cup dry blackeyes
1          pound ground turkey breast* or sirloin
1 1/2    cups chopped onions
1 1/2    cups diced celery
1 1/2    cups tomato puree
1 to 2   teaspoons chili powder
1           teaspoon salt
1/8        teaspoon pepper
1/8        teaspoon garlic powder

Soak beans by preferred method. Brown meat, add onions and celery and cook slightly. Add tomato puree, seasonings, and the drained, soaked blackeyes with about 1-1/4 cups water. Cook over low heat about one hour or until chili is thick and beans are tender, stirring occasionally. Add water if necessary to maintain desired consistency.

By some Texas standards this is a mild chili, if you want it “TEXAS HOT”, use the full measure of chili powder and add hot pepper sauce to taste. Makes 6-8 servings.
 
Nutritional Information per Serving:
Calories-175, (From Fat-9%), Protein-16 g, Carbohydrate-26 g, Fat-2 g, Sodium-340 mg, Potassium-720 mg, Dietary Fiber-5 g, Calcium-53 mg, Iron-3 mg, Vitamin A-1003 iu, Vitamin C-21 mg, Cholesterol-23 mg

*As an alternative, substitute seasoned turkey sausage for ground sirloin.