Healthy Turkey Chili

Chili can be an awesome meal for healthy eating. This turkey chili recipe is low calorie, high in veggies and fiber and high in protein making it a perfect choice for a hearty dinner on a chilly winter evening.

Healthy Turkey Chili

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground turkey

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 cup onion minced

• 1 tablespoon garlic minced

• 1 cup peppers chopped in small squares – 1/2 inch

• 1 cup carrots minced

• 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes low salt if necessary

• 1 tablespoons paprika

• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (omit for less spicy)

• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

• 2 teaspoons chili powder

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

Optional:

• 2 cups steamed cauliflower rice

Directions

Crockpot Instructions:

1) Heat oil in a pan. Cook turkey over medium high heat until browned, approximately 10 minutes.

2) While turkey is browning, chop all vegetables + prepare spices.

3) Add browned turkey + all ingredients to the crockpot.

4) Stir all of the ingredients together in the crockpot until thoroughly mixed.

5) Cook on low for 6 hours. Serve over steamed sweet potato noodles or cauliflower rice for a paleo/whole 30 option, or rice for non-paleo/whole 30 eaters!

Stovetop Instructions:

1) Heat oil in a pan. Cook turkey over medium high heat until browned, approximately 10 minutes.

2) While turkey is browning, chop all vegetables + prepare spices.

3) When turkey is cooked, add in vegetables, spices + canned tomatoes. Stir until thoroughly combined.

4) Bring chili to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and cook over medium heat for 2 hours on low-medium heat, stirring every 20 minutes.

5) Serve over steamed sweet potato noodles or cauliflower rice for a paleo/whole 30 option, or rice for non-paleo/whole 30 eaters!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 6 hours

Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes

Servings 8 people

Calories 225kcal