Turkey Chili in white bowl topped with cheese and green onions

Turkey Chili with Vegetables

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
  • 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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