White Bean Turkey Chili
Made in one pot and cooked in 30 minutes, this white bean turkey chili is a healthy, high-protein meal that works well for a quick dinner or meal prep.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes -
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Total Time: 30 minutes
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Yield: 4 servings 1x -
Category: Dinner -
Method: Stovetop
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Method:Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatillos
- 1 (14 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14 ounce) can navy beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups water, or chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1/2 lime, juiced
To Serve (Optional):
- Cheese, shredded
- Sour cream
- Avocado, diced
- Cilantro, roughly chopped
- Green onion, sliced
- Lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven on medium-high heat, warm the olive oil, then add the turkey and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon or spatula, for 4-5 minutes until no longer pink and mostly cooked through.
- Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño, stir to mix with the ground turkey, and cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper, stir to coat the turkey mixture, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the crushed tomatillos, white beans, and broth, and stir until well combined. Reduce the temperature to medium heat and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once cooked, add the freshly chopped cilantro and fresh lime juice, and stir to combine. Then taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- The chili can be served immediately with your favorite toppings, or cooled and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
To Use Onion Powder: Swap the onion for 1 teaspoon of onion powder and add it in step #3 instead of step #2.
To Use Garlic Powder: Swap the garlic cloves for 1 teaspoon of garlic powder in step #2.
To Use Tomatillo Salsa (Salsa Verde): Swap the canned tomatillos for a 14-ounce jar of salsa verde in step #4.
To Use Canned Tomatoes: Swap the canned tomatillos for a 14-ounce can of crushed tomatoes in step #4.
To Use Bottled Lime Juice: Swap the lime for 1 tablespoon of lime juice in step #5.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 calories
- Sugar: 7 grams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Carbohydrates: 56 grams
- Fiber: 14 grams
- Protein: 39 grams
Find it online: https://kaynutrition.com/white-bean-turkey-chili/
