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Low-carb turkey chili, rich and hearty, topped with avocado, cheese, and onions.

Turkey chili

Tami DeGeeter, CPT, CNC
Low-carb turkey chili is bursting with flavor, protein, and fiber. Simmered until thick and delicious, this turkey chili recipe can be adjusted for spice level and will quickly become a favorite! This recipe can be made on the stovetop or in your crock pot.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Lunch and Dinner, Soup
Makes 12 servings
Serving Size 1½ cups
Net Carbs 19 g
*Net carbs are per serving

Ingredients
 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ pounds ground turkey
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium jalapeno, finely chopped
  • 2 15-ounce cans diced tomatoes
  • 2 15-ounce cans tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Garnish: avocado, shredded cheese, red onion, cilantro, sour cream, green onions

Instructions
 

  • In a 5-quart Dutch oven, or a large heavy pot, over medium heat, add olive oil and saute onions until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
    Top view of large dutch oven sautéing onions and garlic.
  • Add ground turkey, cook until no longer pink, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon.
    Top view of a large pot cooking ground turkey, onions, and garlic to make Turkey chili.
  • Add all other ingredients - black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, zucchini, bell pepper,  jalapeno, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, dried oregano, and cumin.
    Top view of a large pot cooking turkey chili.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 30 minutes. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
    Top view of low-carb turkey chili in a large pot, ready to eat.
  • Remove from heat, let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
    Dutch oven pot of low-carb turkey chili, next to bowls of chili toppings - avocado, cheese, and onions.
  • Garnish with avocado, shredded cheese, red onion, cilantro, sour cream, or green onions. Enjoy!
    Low-carb turkey chili topped with avocado, cheese and onions.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Turkey chili
Serving Size
 
1.5 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
277
% Daily Value*
Net Carbohydrates
 
19
g
Carbohydrates
 
28
g
Fiber
 
9
g
Sugar
 
7
g
Protein
 
23
g
Fat
 
9
g
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
59
mg
Sodium
 
989
mg
Potassium
 
972
mg
28
%
Vitamin C
 
19
mg
23
%
Vitamin A
 
62
µg
9
%
Calcium
 
91
mg
9
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are provided as a courtesy. Nutrition facts are sourced from the USDA Food Database. Values may vary depending on brand of ingredients used.

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