Ingredients
- 1 Onion Medium
- 2 Carrots Medium
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 Bell Pepper Green, large
- 1 can Kidney Beans 15½ ounces, no salt added
- 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil
- 1 pound Ground Turkey
- 2 cans Diced Tomatoes 14½ ounces each, no salt added
- 1 cup Water
- 3 Tablespoons Chili Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Cumin Ground
- ¾ teaspoon Salt
- 1 Lime Optional
- ⅔ cup Yogurt Optional; low-fat, plain
Equipment
- Stovetop
- Colander
- Large Pot
Instructions
- Rinse and peel onion and carrots. Peel garlic.
- Rinse bell pepper. Remove core and seeds.
- Dice onion, carrots, and bell pepper. Mince garlic.
- If using lime, rinse now. Cut into wedges.
- In a colander, drain and rinse beans.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add turkey and brown.
- Add onion, carrots, bell pepper, and garlic to pot. Cook until onions are soft and carrots are somewhat tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add beans, tomatoes, water, chili powder, and cumin to pot. Season with salt.
- Lower heat to medium. Cook until all flavors have blended, about 15 minutes.
- If using lime and yogurt, squeeze juice from lime wedges on top of chili or serve on the side. Top each serving with 1 Tablespoon yogurt.
Notes
- Serve with cornbread, brown rice, or whole wheat noodles. Or, use to top baked potatoes.
- Try black beans or chickpeas in place of the kidney beans.
- Chili can be frozen in batches to eat later. Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Turkey Chili with Vegetables
Amount per Serving
Calories
168
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
42
mg
14
%
Sodium
610
mg
27
%
Potassium
717
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
13
g
4
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
20
g
40
%
Vitamin A
5396
IU
108
%
Vitamin C
41
mg
50
%
Calcium
84
mg
8
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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