5 from 24 votes
Instant Pot Turkey Sweet Potato Quinoa Chili
This Instant Pot Turkey Sweet Potato Quinoa Chili combines ground turkey, sweet potatoes, quinoa, tomatoes, and spices in a one-pot pressure cooker meal. The chili delivers a hearty texture with a mix of tender meat, soft cubes of sweet potato, and fluffy quinoa. Aromatic spices like chili powder and cumin deepen the flavor, while toppings such as diced avocado, sour cream, cheese, and cilantro add richness and freshness at serving.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
261 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil divided
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 onion diced, whole
- 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
- 1 sweet potato peeled and cubed, large
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup quinoa uncooked
- 1 diced tomatoes 14 oz can
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- red pepper flakes diced avocado, sour cream, shredded cheese and cilantro, for serving
Instructions
- Using the sauté function on your Instant Pot, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add turkey and brown until cooked. Remove to a bowl.
- Add 1 more tablespoon of oil and add onions, pepper, sweet potato, and garlic. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes until onion is translucent.
- Stir the turkey back into the pot and add the remaining ingredients (quinoa through red pepper). Cook on Manual High for 20 minutes. Perform a quick release after cook time is up. Season to taste with salt and pepper if necessary.
- Serve with red pepper flakes, diced avocado, sour cream, grated cheese, and/or cilantro to taste.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
261kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
21.4g
(7%)
Protein
18.6g
(37%)
Fat
11.4g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2.4g
(12%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.8g
(5%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3.5g
(18%)
Trans Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
53.3mg
(18%)
Sodium
301.9mg
(13%)
Potassium
256.8mg
(5%)
Fiber
3.2g
(13%)
Sugar
2.8g
(6%)
Vitamin A
4960IU
(99%)
Vitamin C
94mg
(104%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
3.6mg
(20%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 21.4g | 7% |
| Protein | 18.6g | 37% |
| Fat | 11.4g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.5g | 18% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 53.3mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 301.9mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 256.8mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 13% |
| Sugar | 2.8g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 4960IU | 99% |
| Vitamin C | 94mg | 104% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.