White Bean and Turkey Chili

Name: White Bean and Turkey Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.75 pound ground turkey (lean); 0.5 yellow onion (medium, diced); 1 green bell pepper (diced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1.5 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained); 1 can great northern beans (rinsed and drained); 1 cup chicken broth; 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 2 piece cornbread (prepared, for serving); 0.25 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for garnish); 2 tablespoon green onions (chopped, for garnish)

A robust and warming chili featuring ground turkey, creamy white beans, and aromatic spices in a rich tomato base, served with cheesy cornbread and fresh toppings.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 1 hr
Servings: 2
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Medium

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
High-Fiber

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
0.75 pound ground turkey (lean)
0.5 yellow onion (medium, diced)
1 green bell pepper (diced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1.5 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 can great northern beans (rinsed and drained)
1 cup chicken broth
0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
2 piece cornbread (prepared, for serving)
0.25 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for garnish)
2 tablespoon green onions (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 3/4 pound ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Add 1/2 diced yellow onion and 1 diced green bell pepper to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in 1 can undrained diced tomatoes, 1 can rinsed and drained great northern beans, and 1 cup chicken broth. Bring the chili to a simmer.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the chili simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow flavors to meld. Season with 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Serve the white bean and turkey chili hot with 2 pieces cornbread. Garnish with 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, if desired.

Notes

For a bit of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the other spices. This chili freezes well for future meals.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 780
Protein: 58.7 g
Carbohydrates: 84.2 g
Fat: 24.1 g
Fiber: 15.6 g
Sodium: 1450 mg
Saturated Fat: 5.8 g
Sugar: 12.8 g
Cholesterol: 120 mg