Description
Healthy Turkey Chili with Beans is a comforting and hearty dish, packed with nutritious ingredients that deliver delightful flavors in every spoonful. Perfect for any cozy gathering or weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté until tender.
- Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, and cumin; cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Push veggies to the side and add ground turkey; cook until browned and fully cooked.
- Mix in diced tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, and vegetable broth; stir well.
- Bring to a gentle simmer; cover and cook for at least 30 minutes to blend flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
- For added spice, include diced jalapeños during cooking.
- Feel free to swap ground turkey for lean chicken or plant-based proteins like lentils.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg