Sweet and Spicy Turkey Chili

I love this recipe. With a full schedule during the week, I like having a hearty meal waiting for me when I get home from class. That's easier said than done, of course, and sometimes it just feels so much easier to reach for that box of Honey Bunches of Oats (What's that face for? I'm in college!). But this recipe is great because if you make it on Sunday night, it will last you most of the week. And, you can freeze a bowl or two for those days when you run out of cereal :) This recipe is instantly-gratifying, and by instantly, I mean it's ready in about thirty minutes-- no crock-pot, other-slow-cooker-that's-not-a-crock-pot, or countless hours required. So gather your chili ingredients, block off a half hour of time, and get ready to please your tastebuds for many-a-weeknight. 

(Recipe adapted from www.chow.com)

Ingredients: 
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 

1lb. ground turkey

5 mini red bell peppers, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 teaspoons salt, plus more if desired
3 tablespoons chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne peper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 28-oz. can diced tomatoes (in juice)
1 cup vegetable stock
1 14-oz. can chickpeas
1 bay leaf
Optional: shredded cheese for topping (of your choice)

Directions: Serves 4-5
1. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add in the pepper, onion, and garlic, and cook until the vegetables are soft.
2. Turn the heat up to high and add the ground turkey to the vegetables. Breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon, cook the contents of the pot until the meat is no longer pink.
3. Add in the salt, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne, and cinnamon. Stir to coat the turkey and vegetables. 
4. Add in the tomatoes in their juice, plus the vegetable stock, and bring to a simmer. Once the pot is simmering, add in the chickpeas, and return to that simmer once again. Reduce the heat to low and add in the bay leaf. Let this cook uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Feel free to taste and add spices as you wish.
5. After 30 minutes, remove the bay leaf and serve!