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Healthy Turkey Chili

This turkey chili is comforting, flavorful, and all sorts of healthy thanks to ground turkey, kidney beans, spices, and loads of veggies. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 395 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper de-seeded and diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 ½ pounds ground turkey
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoon paprika (or smoked paprika)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 (28-ounce can) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2 (15-ounce cans) red kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups chicken broth

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper and saute for 4 to 5 minutes, until the onion becomes translucent. Add the garlic and stir for another 30 seconds.
  2. Add the ground turkey, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula, until it's cooked through.
  3. Add the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and salt. Stir for another minute, until fragrant.
  4. Add the canned tomatoes with juices, drained beans, and chicken broth, then stir together.
  5. Increase the heat to high and bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. To serve, ladle servings into individual bowls. Garnish with sour cream, avocado, green onion, cheese, cilantro, or any other toppings.

Nutrition Information

Calories 395kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 562mg (23%) Potassium 1197mg (34%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1894IU (38%) Vitamin C 33mg (37%) Calcium 82mg (8%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 395

% Daily Value*

Calories 395kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 42g 84%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 562mg 23%
Potassium 1197mg 25%
Fiber 13g 52%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1894IU 38%
Vitamin C 33mg 37%
Calcium 82mg 8%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.