11/12/2024
This delicious turkey chili is made with simple ingredients, like lean ground turkey and vegetables. It’s easy to throw together any night of the week.
Lower in carbs, packed with protein and fiber, and satisfying — what’s not to love? This NEW Lean & Green recipe makes 4 servings each with 1 leaner, 1 healthy fat, 3 green and 3 condiments.
Ingredients
1 tsp oil
2 scallions, white and green parts separated, diced
1 large bell pepper (any color), diced
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
¼ tsp salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1½ lb. 95-97% lean ground turkey
1, (28-oz.) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp chili powder
Toppings
4 oz. sliced avocado
2 oz. reduced-fat, shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
1. Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat, and cook the white part of the scallions with the peppers and salt for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Add the turkey, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, and continue to cook until it is cooked through.
3. Pour in the tomatoes, cumin, and chili powder; stir to combine. Cover, and simmer on low for 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Ladle into bowls and top each with an ounce of avocado and ½ ounce of cheese. Sprinkle green part of scallions on top.
Per Serving: 400 calories | 40g protein | 18g carbohydrate | 20g fat
