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Hearty Healthy Turkey Vegetable Chili is an ideal dish for those chilly evenings when you crave something warm and comforting. This chili balances flavor and nutrition perfectly, featuring tender ground turkey complemented by an array of beans and vibrant vegetables. Each spoonful offers a delightful medley of textures and tastes, ensuring that you not only enjoy a hearty meal but also nourish your body with wholesome ingredients.

Hearty Healthy Turkey Vegetable Chili Recipe

This hearty turkey vegetable chili is packed with nutritious ingredients and bold flavors, making it a perfect comfort food. It's healthy, filling, and easy to prepare.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes including juice
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium bell pepper diced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • for garnish fresh cilantro
  • for serving slices of avocado

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  • Incorporate minced garlic, bell pepper, carrots, and celery; cook for 5-7 minutes.
  • Add ground turkey, breaking it apart, and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
  • Mix in chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute.
  • Pour in diced tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, corn, and broth; stir to combine.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover; simmer for at least 30 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and avocado slices if desired.

Notes

For a richer flavor, let the chili simmer longer.
Keyword chili, comfort food, healthy, soup, turkey, vegetable