Description
A hearty and flavorful Healthy Turkey Chili recipe that’s perfect for a cozy night in. Packed with lean ground turkey, beans, and a variety of spices, this chili is a nutritious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Ground Turkey Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
Beans and Tomato Base:
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- juice of 1 lime
- chopped cilantro and avocado for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Turkey: In a large pot, heat olive oil and cook ground turkey until browned.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in beans, tomatoes, sauce, broth, and seasonings. Simmer for 25–30 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in lime juice, then serve hot with optional toppings.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by adding jalapeño or more chili powder.
- Chili freezes well for meal prep convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
