The Best Healthy Turkey Chili: A Delicious Comfort Food Gem
The Best Healthy Turkey Chili is a hearty and nutritious dish perfect for comfort food lovers.
Equipment
- large pot
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 pound extra lean ground turkey or chicken (99%)
- 4 tablespoons chili powder Use mild chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt Plus more to taste
- 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes or crushed tomatoes
- 1 ¼ cups chicken broth
- 2 15 oz cans dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 15 oz can sweet corn, rinsed and drained
- For topping: cheese, avocado, tortilla chips, cilantro, sour cream
Instructions
- Place oil in a large pot and place over medium high heat. Add in onion, garlic and red pepper and saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add in ground turkey and break up the meat; cooking until no longer pink. Next add in chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper and salt; stir for about 20 seconds.
- Next add in tomatoes, chicken broth, kidney beans and corn. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until chili thickens and flavors come together. Taste and adjust seasonings and salt as necessary.
- Garnish with anything you'd like. Makes 6 servings, about 1 ½ cups each.
Notes
For slow cooker: Reduce chicken broth to ½ cup and brown turkey and onions before adding. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours. Excellent for tailgating or parties!
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 336kcalCarbohydrates: 46.7gProtein: 31.8gFat: 3.7gFiber: 17.4gSugar: 9.5g
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