Fiery Turkey and Black Bean Chili Bowls

A hearty and flavorful chili featuring lean ground turkey and protein-rich black beans, simmered with aromatic spices, served over fluffy white rice and topped with fresh avocado and cilantro.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 30 min
• Servings: 5
• Cuisine: Latin
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $4.15/serving

Dietary

• High-Protein
• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Fiber
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• one-pot
• quick
• healthy
• comfort food
• spicy

Ingredients

• 1.75 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
• 1.5 cup white rice
• 1 yellow onion (medium, diced)
• 1 red bell pepper (large, diced)
• 3 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounce, undrained)
• 2 can black beans (15 ounce, drained and rinsed)
• 2 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon chipotle powder
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup water
• 1 avocado (ripe, sliced)
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced yellow onion and red bell pepper and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Add the ground turkey to the pot, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
3. Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, chipotle powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add the diced tomatoes (undrained), drained and rinsed black beans, tomato paste, and 1 cup of water to the pot. Stir well to combine.
5. Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. While the chili simmers, cook the white rice according to package directions in a separate microwave-safe bowl or rice cooker.
7. Serve the chili hot over the prepared white rice. Top each bowl with sliced avocado and chopped fresh cilantro.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat beautifully in the microwave.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 732
• Protein: 47 g
• Carbohydrates: 87 g
• Fat: 21.7 g
• Fiber: 13.6 g
• Sodium: 1210 mg
• Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
• Sugar: 7.4 g
• Cholesterol: 126 mg