Healthy Turkey Chili
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Serves: 6 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 pound extra lean ground turkey or chicken (99%)
  • 4 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes or crushed tomatoes
  • 1¼ cups chicken broth
  • 2 (15 oz) cans dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 oz) can sweet corn, rinsed and drained
  • For topping: cheese, avocado, tortilla chips, cilantro, sour cream
Instructions
  1. Place oil in a large pot and place over medium high heat. Add in onion, garlic and red pepper and saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently. Next add in ground turkey and break up the meat; cooking until no longer pink. Next add in chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper and salt; stir for about 20 seconds.
  2. Next add in tomatoes, chicken broth, kidney beans and corn. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until chili thickens and flavors come together. Taste and adjust seasonings and salt as necessary. Garnish with anything you'd like.
  3. Makes 6 servings, about 1½ cups each.
Notes
To make this recipe in the slow cooker: Reduce the chicken broth to ½ cup and brown the turkey and onions before adding to the slow cooker.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ⅙th Calories: 336 Fat: 3.7 g Carbohydrates: 46.7 g Sugar: 9.5 g Fiber: 17.4 g Protein: 31.8 g
Recipe by WLT - Wellness & Lifestyle Transformation Center at https://yourwlt.com/?p=4470