Instant Pot Turkey Quinoa Chili
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Instant Pot Turkey Quinoa Chili
Description
Instant Pot Turkey Quinoa Chili blends lean ground turkey, quinoa, sweet potatoes, and two kinds of beans in a spiced broth accented by chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. The ground turkey is first browned using the sauté function, building a savory foundation. Onions, carrots, and garlic are then softened before all ingredients are added to the pot together. Pressurized cooking quickly infuses the flavors and cooks quinoa alongside vegetables until tender.
The chili’s texture combines the tenderness of sweet potatoes and quinoa grains with the firmness of beans and crumbled turkey. The spice blend provides mild warmth without overwhelming the other ingredients. After pressure cooking, seasoning can be adjusted to taste for salt and pepper balance.
This chili can be served with shredded cheese and avocado slices, offering extra creaminess and richness at the table. If preferred thinner, broth amounts can be modified before or after cooking to achieve the desired consistency. The use of an Instant Pot streamlines the process, making it manageable on busy days.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 whole onion diced
- 3 whole carrot diced
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 oz black beans canned, drained
- 2 oz cannellini beans canned, drained
- ½ cup quinoa uncooked
- 1 cup sweet potato diced
- 1 oz crushed tomatoes canned
- 2 ½ cups chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to saute and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Brown turkey until cooked. Remove from pot.
- Add 1 more tablespoon of olive oil and add onions, carrots, and garlic. Saute for about 6-8 minutes.
- Add turkey back to pot along with all other ingredients. Stir. Set Instant Pot for 20 minutes on high pressure.
- When timer goes off, use a dishtowel to release pressure valve. After heat has released remove lid and taste. Add more salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with shredded cheese and avocado. If you like your chili thinner you can add more broth or less broth to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 243kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 606mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 532mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3655IU | 73% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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