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Turkey and Vegetable Chili

A hearty one-pot chili with lean turkey and plenty of vegetables.

15 minPrep
40 minCook
6Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 can (28 oz) low-sodium crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) low-sodium kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

Steps

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the turkey, breaking it up, about 6 minutes.
  2. Add the onion, bell pepper, carrots, zucchini and garlic. Cook 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the chili powder and cumin for 1 minute.
  4. Add the tomatoes, beans and broth. Simmer, partly covered, for 30 minutes, stirring now and then.
Heart-healthy notes

Lean ground turkey, low-sodium tomatoes and beans, and low-sodium broth keep this chili heart-friendly, and the extra vegetables add fiber.

Note: Freezes well for up to 3 months.
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