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Turkey Chili
  • 45 MINUTES COOK TIME
  • 60 MINUTES TOTAL TIME
PHOTO BY LAURA HEINEMAN
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 onion
  • 1-14.5 oz can kidney beans
  • 1-14.5 oz can corn
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 lb ground turkey
  • 1-14.5 oz can canned diced tomatoes
  • 1-28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder, or to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3/4 C low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 C Greek yogurt, optional

Directions

Mise en Place

  • Wash, dry, and dice the onion.
  • Drain and rinse the beans and corn.
  • Measure out the ingredients.

Prepare the Turkey

  • Place a medium pot over medium heat and add olive oil.
  • Add the turkey and cook for about 10-15 minutes until browned.
  • Remove turkey from the pot and set aside.

Prepare the Vegetables and Legumes

  • To the same pot, add onion and saute until lightly browned.
  • Add beans, corn, tomatoes, and chili powder, cooking for 5 minutes.

Cook the Chili

  • Add turkey back into the pot.
  • Simmer for at least 20 minutes to bring the flavors together.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Top with low fat cheddar cheese and plain Greek yogurt to taste.

Serve

  • Serve and enjoy!

Recipe in Action

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  • 6 Servings
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
Click here for Nutrition Facts Nutrition Tip

Turkey meat is a particularly rich source of B vitamins, including B3 (niacin), B6 (pyridoxine), and B12 (cobalamin).

Cultural Facts

Although the exact history and origin of chili is unknown, the popularity of the dish began in the 1880s at a market in San Antonio, Texas that sold what was then called "bowls o'red".

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