At just 273 calories per serving, this turkey chili makes for a delicious party dish or dinner entrée. Recipe below:
2 tsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 lb ground turkey
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ – 1 tsp ground red pepper
¼ – 1 tsp chili powder
1 large can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1½ cups fresh corn or 1 can (12 ounces) corn
1½ cups black beans or 1 can (14 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1½ cups red kidney beans or 1 can (14 ounces) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeño, chopped (optional)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
¼ cup chopped cilantro
Makes 8 10 oz servings
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until softened.
Add the ground turkey. Brown the turkey in the pot, being careful not to separate the turkey into small bits.
Add the cumin, cinnamon, red pepper, and chili powder (see note). Add the tomatoes and bring the chili to a simmer, then add tomato paste and stir to incorporate.
Add the corn, beans, bell pepper, and jalapeno, if desired. Return to a simmer. Remove from the heat. Garnish with cilantro.
Total Calories: 273Kcal
Protein: 20.4g
Carb: 33g
Fiber: 9.4g
Fat: 6.6g
SFA: 1.4g
Sodium: 363mg
Potassium: 783mg
Note: You can use textured vegetable protein (TVP) in place of turkey to make this a vegetarian chili.
For those who want a spicier chili, add more red pepper and chili powder a little at a time, tasting to avoid overly spicing the dish.