Heart Healthy Turkey Chili Recipe
Try our heart-healthy turkey chili loaded with boldly seasoned beans, bell peppers, and onion. Top your chili with cheddar cheese for a perfectly cheesy complement.
Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
1 lb ground turkey breast
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 tsp ground cumin
1 can (28 oz) no salt added peeled whole tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 tsp hot sauce
1/8 tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup shredded low fat cheddar cheese
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Directions
Step 1
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add turkey and cook, stirring occasionally, until just browned.
Step 2
Add onion and bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes, or until vegetables are softened.
Step 3
Add cumin and tomatoes, breaking up the tomatoes with a spoon to release their juices, and cook for 2 minutes.
Step 4
Add beans, hot sauce, salt, black pepper and parsley and stir to combine. Cook for 3 minutes, or until beans are heated through.
Step 5
Serve sprinkled with cheddar cheese and additional chopped parsley, if desired.
Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 175
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 cup
Per serving:
calories:175
total fat:3g
sat fat:1g
cholesterol:37mg
sodium:279mg
total carb:17g
fibers:4g
proteins:19g
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About This Healthy Recipe
Need a quick, one-pan recipe for dinner? Then this is the best healthy chili recipe for you. Simple ingredients help you pull this comfort food dinner together in just 30 minutes! Ground turkey breast is effortlessly complemented by red bell pepper, hot sauce, kidney beans and low fat cheddar cheese. This hearty chili is low in sodium, making it a heart healthy dinner recipe for your family. Have picky eaters? This chili is a kid-friendly recipe that’s also good for gluten-free diets. And if you hate doing dishes, get ready to celebrate because this is a one-pot recipe made right on the stovetop. What’s the secret to making this a low fat recipe? It’s all about the meat! Turkey is lean and low in fat, making it a great substitute for ground beef. This diet friendly chili is only 175 calories per serving, so chow down on a bowl of this hearty chili tonight!
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