Description
A flavorful and healthy chili made with turkey and sweet potatoes, packed with nutrients and spiced to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked turkey, shredded or diced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional, to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and red bell pepper, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add diced sweet potatoes, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Stir to ensure vegetables are well coated with spices.
- Pour in diced tomatoes with juices, black beans, kidney beans, and chicken or turkey broth. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes become fork-tender.
- Stir in the cooked turkey. Let simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary, adding more salt or spices to preference.
- Serve hot, topped with fresh cilantro, green onions, lime wedges, or diced avocado if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or carrots for extra nutrients.
- Chili can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- This dish is also great for meal prep and can be frozen for future meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg