One-Pot Turkey & Bean Chili
A thick, smoky chili loaded with lean turkey and two kinds of beans. Top it your way, freeze the leftovers and thank yourself later.
Diet swaps
- Dairy-free: Use unsweetened dairy-free yogurt. Leave off the cheese or use a dairy-free cheese.
Check labels on packaged foods if you have an allergy or celiac disease.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Onion, diced
- 1 Bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Chili powder
- 2 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 can (15 oz) Kidney beans, rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) Black beans, rinsed
- 1 can (28 oz) Crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Plain Greek yogurt (topping)
- 1/2 cup Shredded cheddar (topping)
- 2 Green onions, sliced
Directions
- Brown turkey in the oil, breaking it up. Add onion and pepper and cook 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and spices for 1 minute.
- Add beans, tomatoes and broth. Simmer 25 minutes, stirring now and then, until thick.
- Season and top with a spoon of Greek yogurt, a little cheddar and green onions. Freezes up to 3 months.
Calorie breakdown
Beans 128 · turkey 113 · tomatoes 47 · cheddar 37 · olive oil 20 · yogurt 11 · onion 8 · pepper 7 · broth 2 · green onion 2
💡 Lighter tip: Greek yogurt tastes just like sour cream on chili, with more protein.
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