Description
This hearty turkey vegetable chili recipe is a wholesome and comforting meal perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Made with lean ground turkey, beans, and fresh vegetables, this high-protein chili is both satisfying and nutritious. Perfect for clean eating and easy to freeze.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 bell peppers, chopped
1 zucchini, diced
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
2. Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell peppers. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the zucchini and cook for another 3 minutes.
3. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
4. Add kidney beans, black beans, corn, and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
5. Taste the chili and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings like avocado, cheese, or fresh cilantro.
Notes
This chili tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop.
Freeze in portioned containers for easy meal prep.
Add jalapeños or hot sauce if you want a spicier version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg