Best Turkey Lentil Chili Recipes

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TURKEY-LENTIL CHILI



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This is such a great and filling recipe, you hardly notice it's good for you!

Provided by GG

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups dry lentils
2 quarts vegetable broth
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 pound turkey sausage
2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
sea salt to taste
1 (8 ounce) container plain lowfat yogurt
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring lentils and vegetable broth to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the garlic, onion, celery, and sausage; cook and stir until the sausage is crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, turmeric, cumin, thyme, and red pepper flakes; cook 5 minutes more.
  • Stir the sausage mixture into the simmering lentils. Continue simmering until the lentils are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt. Garnish each serving with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of chopped parsley to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 29.7 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 11.1 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 669.9 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

SPOOKY SLOW COOKER TURKEY LENTIL CHILI



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This is a favorite of ours for Halloween. Pop it in the slow cooker before work and dinner for the crew is ready in time for Trick or Treat! Serve with Cheddar cheese and chives or 'Boo' chips for a festive flair.

Provided by Annie Gladding

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 6h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ½ pounds lean ground turkey
2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 pound cooked lentils
1 (14.5 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 (14.5 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (12 ounce) package frozen pearl onions
1 (8 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup water
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup chili powder
2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
1 tablespoon onion powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook turkey in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Transfer turkey to a slow cooker. Add tomatoes, lentils, pumpkin puree, pinto beans, pearl onions, green chile peppers, and garlic. Stir in water, brown sugar, chili powder, pumpkin pie spice, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover and cook on Low until flavors combine, 6 to 10 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 68.3 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 688.9 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

TURKEY LENTIL CHILI



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Make and share this Turkey Lentil Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kwlabear

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground turkey
1 cup lentils
1 green pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 can chopped tomato
1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Saute Onion and Pepper Using either Olive oil or Pan Spray; Remove from heat Brown Turkey, then add spices, onion and pepper, tomatoes, sauce and lentils.
  • Simmer about 1 hour or until done.
  • Add Water as needed to keep Chili from sticking to bottom of pan.

TURKEY LENTIL CHILI



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 package Mrs. Dash ® Chili Seasoning Mix (1.25 ounces)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chicken stock
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 bay leaf
2 cups canned kidney beans
2 cups canned lentils
Sour cream, for serving
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Warm cornbread, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine the turkey, onion and garlic in a medium bowl. Mix in the Mrs. Dash Chili Seasoning Mix. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the turkey mixture and cook until browned. Add the chicken stock, tomatoes and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a low simmer and cook for 1 hour. Add the kidney beans and lentils and cook for 10 minutes. Serve the chili with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of cilantro and cornbread on the side.

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