A man can only eat so much in one sitting, regardless of how elasticized the waistband on his pants is.

Military life isn’t always harsh. It isn’t always about the sadness of losing wingmates, informing next of kin, losing ships, losing ground, losing hope.

There are plenty of celebrations to be had, and if you’ve ever partied with Brutors, you know we do pretty much everything to excess.

So needless to say, there is always leftovers. Here’s an easy to do, healthy, tasty recipe that I think many of you will give a try.

Easy Turkey Chili

INGREDIENTS:

• 1  lb leftover turkey parts
• 1 cup lentils
• 1 (8 ounce) packet taco seasoning
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1  onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, diced
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup black beans (you can add more if you like)
• 1 fresh zucchini, chopped
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
• 1 cup water

METHOD:

1. Coat medium/large pot with your choice of oil/spray to prevent sticking.
2. Add the zucchini, mushrooms, onion and pepper cook/saute for about 5 minutes then set aside.
3. Mash up the turkey parts and add to the pot, sprinkling with taco seasoning.
4. Cook until browned.
5. Drain excess fat from pot.
6. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
7. Bring ingredients to a boil then cover and simmer for 30 – 40 minutes.
8. Add water as needed to keep chili from sticking to bottom of pot.

Serves 4 – 6 hungry Brutors.