Turkey Chili with Loaded Greens

A rich, flavorful, and lean turkey chili packed with vegetables and savory spices, served with fresh, crisp greens and a dollop of non-fat Greek yogurt.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 30 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.55/serving

Dietary

• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• Gluten-Free
• Soy-Free
• High-Protein

Tags

• comfort food
• healthy
• quick

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean or higher)
• 0.5 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
• 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounce, undrained)
• 1.5 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 5 ounce mixed greens
• 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt (non-fat, for topping)
• 0.25 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded, for topping)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add lean ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add chopped yellow onion, chopped red bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until vegetables are softened.
3. Stir in diced tomatoes (undrained), chicken broth, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
4. Serve the turkey chili hot over a bed of mixed greens or chopped spinach. Top with a dollop of plain non-fat Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, if desired.

Notes

For an even richer flavor, simmer the chili for a longer duration, up to 30 minutes. This chili makes excellent leftovers and can be frozen for later.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 285
• Protein: 33.8 g
• Carbohydrates: 20.1 g
• Fat: 8 g
• Fiber: 7.5 g
• Sodium: 780 mg
• Saturated Fat: 2.2 g
• Sugar: 8.8 g
• Cholesterol: 75 mg