Turkey Chili.....so good!

Turkey Chili

 

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Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

25 mins

Total time

35 mins

 

Chili is a winter staple for us because it's hearty, nutritious, and, most importantly, warm! It's is a great meal to make ahead and freeze for a quick, high-protein lunch or dinner.

Recipe type: Lunch/Dinner

Cuisine: American

Serves: 6 servings, about 1½ cups each

Ingredients

• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium yellow (or orange) bell pepper, chopped
• 1 lb. raw 93% lean ground turkey
• 1 (28-oz.) can chopped tomatoes
• 2 cans (15-oz. each) kidney beans, rinsed, drained
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• ½ tsp. sea salt
• Crushed red peppers (to taste; optional)
• 12 parsley sprigs, chopped

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion and bell peppers; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until onion is soft.
3. Add turkey; cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until turkey is browned
4. Add tomatoes, beans, chili powder, salt, and red peppers; cook, stirring frequently, for 10 to 15 minutes.
5. Divide chili into 6 serving bowls and garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 258
Total Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 56 mg
Sodium: 575 mg
Carbohydrates: 26 g
Fiber: 8 g
Sugars: 8 g
Protein: 21 g

P90X/P90X2 Portions
1 Vegetable
1 Protein
1 Tuber/Legume Carb

P90X3 Portions
1 Protein
2 Carb

Body Beast Portions
2 Vegetable
2 Protein
1 Legume

Containers
½ Green
½ Red
1½ Yellow

I topped mine with a little greek yogurt! So good, and I also cook mine in a crock pot. Add all the ingredients and cook on slow for 6 hours. It's perfect when I do this way!