Dinner
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
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the turkey, breaking it up, about 6 minutes.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, carrots, zucchini and garlic. Cook 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the chili powder and cumin for 1 minute.
- 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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