Hearty Chili vs. Dessert Breakfast for Dinner

Here is a perfect example of our perfect balance we are always looking for. We both have similar ideals for a great meal, it needs to be healthy but we hold no reservations to a very decadent meal that could double as a dessert.

This chili we made could perhaps win the title of the healthiest and heartiest chili this world has every seen. Not only is it low fat, but it is very high-protein, high fibre and does not skimp on any taste. The chili is made with extra lean ground turkey meat, veggies (red onions, red and green peppers), red kidney beans, garlic, chili flakes, tomato sauce and some parmesan cheese. I decided to use a TON of ground turkey meat, that is the only way you are going to get a great chili like this. We cooked that in a normal pan while our tomato sauce and spices heated in a large pot. We added the turkey after pouring out all the juices from the pan (keep the fat content even lower). While that simmered, we cooked the veggies in a pan until they were 60% cooked, still a bit of crunch to them and threw them in the pot as well. Then we added the beans and made sure it was at the perfect consistency. Another low fat, high-protein meal for any type of food lover.

Now comes the rich and sweet meal of the night. This is for anyone who loves breakfast for dinner and has a bit of a sweet tooth like I do. This is a take on the traditional french toast. We had fluffy white bread that we cut into halves (diagonally), soaked them in a batter of eggs, cream, a bit of maple syrup and a tablespoon of white or brown sugar. Place the first half or halves of the bread into the pan and do both sides to a nice golden brown. Take them off and place them on a plate with paper towel - here is where you add your chocolate of your choice (I used lindt milk chocolate but you can do just about anything) place the chocolate on the one half and let it melt under the heat of the bread. Now you do your other half in the batter and into the frying pan. Get the same golden brown colour and place this half on top of the chocolate that should be gooey by now. Sprinkle baking sugar on it and top with maple syrup (can do the 50% less sugar if you want to stick to healthy - but that seems out the window at this point) and fresh blueberries, raspberries, blackberries or strawberries.

As you can see by the picture - we couldn't even get the camera out fast enough to take a picture before a bite was taken. It was a delicious meal fit for a dessert.

Enjoy!