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Turkey Chili

Warm up on a cool evening with this classic chili dish. Our version is full of fiber, low in sodium, and extraordinarily delicious.

Ingredients

Servings  6   Serving Size   1 1/3 cups

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons canola or corn oil
  • 1 medium or large onion, chopped
  • 20 ounces ground skinless turkey breast
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced OR
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 15.5-ounce can no-salt-added pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15.5-ounce can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 3/4 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn
  • 1 6-ounce can no-salt-added tomato paste
  • 4 medium green onions (green part only), sliced

Directions

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  1. In a Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the chopped onion for 3 minutes, or until soft, stirring occasionally.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the turkey. Cook for 5 minutes, or until browned, stirring frequently to turn and break up the turkey.
  3. Stir in the garlic, chili powder, pepper, and cumin. Stir in the remaining ingredients except the green onions. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until heated through, stirring frequently. Just before serving, sprinkle with the green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Turkey Chili
CaloriesCalories
347 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
34g Per Serving
FiberFiber
10g Per Serving

Nutrition Facts

Calories 347
Total Fat 5.0 g
Saturated Fat 0.5 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5 g
Cholesterol 64 mg
Sodium 129 mg
Total Carbohydrate 42 g
Dietary Fiber 10 g
Sugars 14 g
Protein 34 g

Dietary Exchanges
3 1/2 very lean meat, 2 vegetable, 2 starch

 
Warm up on a cool evening with this classic chili dish. Our version is full of fiber, low in sodium, and extraordinarily delicious.

Nutrition Facts

Turkey Chili
CaloriesCalories
347 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
34g Per Serving
FiberFiber
10g Per Serving
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Calories 347
Total Fat 5.0 g
Saturated Fat 0.5 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5 g
Cholesterol 64 mg
Sodium 129 mg
Total Carbohydrate 42 g
Dietary Fiber 10 g
Sugars 14 g
Protein 34 g

Dietary Exchanges
3 1/2 very lean meat, 2 vegetable, 2 starch

Ingredients

Servings  6   Serving Size   1 1/3 cups

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons canola or corn oil
  • 1 medium or large onion, chopped
  • 20 ounces ground skinless turkey breast
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced OR
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 15.5-ounce can no-salt-added pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15.5-ounce can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 3/4 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn
  • 1 6-ounce can no-salt-added tomato paste
  • 4 medium green onions (green part only), sliced

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

  1. In a Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the chopped onion for 3 minutes, or until soft, stirring occasionally.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the turkey. Cook for 5 minutes, or until browned, stirring frequently to turn and break up the turkey.
  3. Stir in the garlic, chili powder, pepper, and cumin. Stir in the remaining ingredients except the green onions. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until heated through, stirring frequently. Just before serving, sprinkle with the green onions.
 

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