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Healthy Turkey Chili Recipe

Healthy Turkey Chili made with lean ground turkey, cannelini beans, finely diced red bell pepper, green chilis, onion, and spices. Mildly spicy recipe with limited heat.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy, Filling, Tomato-Free
Servings: 4
Calories: 256kcal
Author: Janna/Fit As A Fiddle Life

Equipment

  • Stock Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 lb turkey ground
  • 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup bell pepper red, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup green chilies chopped, mild, small can
  • 1 tsp cumin ground
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp paprika smoked
  • 1/4 tsp cloves
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper Up to 1/4 tsp
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 3/4 cup cannelini beans 1 can, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shaved

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a stock pot and heat over medium high heat. Add ground turkey and allow to cook for 5-7 minutes undisturbed. Turn turkey and allow to cook undisturbed. Combine oregano, paprika, cumin, cloves, and cayenne pepper. Sprinkle over ground turkey as it is browning.
  • Add onion, garlic, and red bell pepper to stockpot and saute for 5 minutes on medium low-heat. Use spatula to break up turkey into bite-sized pieces.
  • Add chopped green chilies and broth.
  • Add beans. Lower temperature to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Serve with shaved Parmesan cheese.

Notes

This recipe makes four, 1 1/2 cup servings. 

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 1295mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 555IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 3mg