Healthy Chili-Cheese Dogs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
salt (optional)
8 uncured turkey or 8 chicken hot dogs
8 whole-wheat hot dog buns, toasted
1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

Preparation

Warm oil in a medium skillet over medium. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and chili powder and saute 30 seconds. Stir in tomato sauce and beans and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes. Season with salt, if desired.
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add hot dogs and boil 5 minutes. Drain well, place on buns, top with chili and cheese, and serve immediately.