Don't be fooled by the long list of ingredients -- this perfect cool weather comfort food is a cinch to make and packed with protein and fiber. Using ground turkey instead of beef keeps this dish a bit lighter. This chili freezes really well -- so make a big batch, freeze it in smaller portions, and you have dinner at-the-ready all winter long!
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 6 | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 25 minutes |
|
|
|
Don't be fooled by the long list of ingredients -- this perfect cool weather comfort food is a cinch to make and packed with protein and fiber. Using ground turkey instead of beef keeps this dish a bit lighter. This chili freezes really well -- so make a big batch, freeze it in smaller portions, and you have dinner at-the-ready all winter long!
|
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped red or yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic about 2 cloves
- 1 1/4 cups ground turkey breast
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1.5 tablespoons Chili powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped seeded poblano pepper or 1, 4-ounce can green chili's
- 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 15 ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro for garnish
- 1/3 cup chopped scallions for garnish
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt for topping
Servings:
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions, and garlic.
- Sauté until onions begin to turn translucent, about two minutes.
- Add turkey, breaking it up with a fork to crumble. Cook until browned on the outside, about 5 minutes.
- Add chili powder, tomato paste, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper and stir until combined. .
- Add poblano or green chilis, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Service chili over brown rice or another whole grain (we love quinoa or bulgur wheat) and garnish with cilantro, scallions, a dollop of plain yogurt, and/or a sprinkle of shredded cheddar or Mexican blend shredded cheese.
Recipe Notes
Did you know that beans and legumes are one of the most nutritionally balanced foods that exist?
Swap out black or white beans if you don't have kidney beans.
Add additional veggies like red bell peppers, corn, and baby spinach to beef up the veggies in this dish.
We prefer to use a medium fat ground turkey versus 99% lean ground turkey, but you can use either and it still tastes great. The little bit of fat lends flavor and tenderness to the turkey meat.
Share this Recipe
Powered byWP Ultimate Recipe
Carmen
November 1, 2016 at 3:59 pm (7 years ago)Perhaps I didn’t read too well, but I cannot find information about the ground turkey in the recipe – how much of it and what kind (turkey breast?)? Would you be so kind as to give it to me? To me it seems a very delicious recipe…..
C & J Nutrition
November 1, 2016 at 7:09 pm (7 years ago)Hi! Thanks for catching this! We added the turkey into the recipe so it should be complete now. Let us know if you make it — it’s one of our favorites!