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Healthy Turkey Chili

Sarah
Hearty, healthy lightened turkey chili with added veggies!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium diced white onion
  • 2 medium diced medium carrots
  • 1 medium chopped zuchinni
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 4 diced garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 28 ounce can San Marzano tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp fine grain sea salt plus extra pinches through cooking process!
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp paprika preferably smoked paprika!
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper doesn't make spicy, just adds flavor, add more if you want spicy!
  • 1 15 ounce can drained and rinsed black beans
  • 1 15 ounce can drained and rinsed pinto beans
  • 1 15 ounce can drained and rinsed corn or frozen (1 1/2 cups)

Instructions
 

  • Add avocado oil to a large pot, heat on medium until warm and add chopped onion. Cook for 2 minutes, then add chopped zucchini and chopped carrot. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Saute for about 12 minutes on medium heat until vegetables are slightly browned and start sticking to the pot. (You may need to add a little bit more oil to prevent burning).
  • Add chopped garlic cloves to the vegetable mixture and mix until fragrant. (about 1 minute)
  • Add tomato paste to mixture and stir to combine. Add another pinch of salt.
  • Add the ground turkey meat and mince the meat with a wooden spoon or spatula to break it up and combine with the mixture.
  • As the turkey mixture is cooking, add the full amount of salt and all other spices. (black pepper, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, coconut sugar, paprika, and cayenne pepper.) Stir to combine everything.
  • Once the turkey meat is no longer pink and just cooked through, add the can of San Marzano tomatoes, broth and beans. Bring to a boil and then allow to simmer uncovered for 25 minutes.
  • Add corn to the pot, stir to combine. Taste and add spices to your liking!
  • Ladle into a bowl and top with avocado, cheddar cheese, sour cream, chives, jalepenos or tortilla chips! The options are endlessly delicious. ENJOY!!
Keyword autumn, fall, one pot, winter