Easy Turkey Chili
Save time this winter with a quick and filling Easy Turkey Chili! With a mix of ground turkey, plant-based protein and veggies you will feel full and satisfied!
This time of year seems to be incredibly busy for everyone. We all still have our every day jobs and tasks, but throw the preparation for the holidays on top of that and there does not seem to be enough hours in the day! Think decorating, shopping for gifts, baking all of the holiday treats, enjoying the outdoor activities that come with the winter season and spending time with loved ones! Phew! That list is exhausting just thinking about it.
Who has time to cook meals amongst all of this hustle and bustle? I have the perfect recipe for you that fits in nicely with the holiday chaos. With minimal preparation required, you can spend more time with friends and family.
The main ingredients for this Easy Turkey Chili are:
- Ground turkey
- Tomato sauce
- Diced tomatoes
- Can of beans of your choice
- Green lentils
- Spinach
- White onion
- plus spices and seasonings!
If you prefer to make this a vegetarian chili, opt for an additional can of beans instead of the ground turkey. You can also add a can of corn for extra sweetness and colour!
The mix of ground turkey and plant-based proteins maximize the protein content of this chili. You can use whatever beans or pulses you have on hand, as well as some cooked or canned green lentils. The combination of these pulses will also fill you up with plenty of fibre!
This Easy Turkey Chili is SO easy to whip up. It also makes a huge batch that you can keep in the fridge for the week, serve at a dinner party, or freeze for those chilly lazy nights in!
Easy Turkey Chili
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 680 ml can tomato sauce
- 1 796 ml can diced tomatoes
- 1 540 ml can beans of your choice (ex. six-bean mix)
- 1 cup cooked green lentils, or corn
- 1 package frozen spinach, thawed
- 1/2 cup white onion, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp oregano, dried
- 1 tbsp basil, dried
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes, (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil on medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
- To this, add the ground turkey and cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned.
- Season with cumin.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, canned beans and lentils. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Mix in the spinach, oregano, basil and red pepper flakes.
- Reduce the heat to low and allow the flavours to combine for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve with cilantro or parsley, avocado or a dollop of sour cream and enjoy!
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