Best Yummy Veggie Or Turkey Chili Recipes

Seriously, The Best Healthy Turkey Chili image

Provided by Monique Volz of AmbitiousKitchen.com

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 pound extra lean ground turkey or chicken (99%)
4 tablespoons chili powder* (I used McCormick chili powder - please read the notes section on this)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes or crushed tomatoes
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
2 (15 oz) cans dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 oz) can sweet corn, rinsed and drained
For topping: cheese, avocado, tortilla chips, cilantro, sour cream

Steps:

Place oil in a large pot and place over medium high heat. Add in onion, garlic and red pepper and saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add in ground turkey and break up the meat; cooking until no longer pink. Next add in chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper and salt; stir for about 20 seconds.
Next add in tomatoes, chicken broth, kidney beans and corn. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until chili thickens and flavors come together. Taste and adjust seasonings and salt as necessary.
Garnish with anything you'd like. Makes 6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1.5 cups, Calories 336 kcal, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Protein 31.8 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 17.4 g, Sugar 9.5 g

Yummy Veggie (Or Turkey) Chili image

Provided by Maito

Time 40m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/2 lb ground turkey, very lean (optional)
0.5 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning or 2 teaspoons homemade taco seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon cumin or 1 tablespoon cumin seed
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon fennel seed (optional)
cayenne pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup red wine
1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups frozen corn, defrosted
1 lemon, juice of
1 lemon, zest of (optional)
nonfat plain yogurt or sour cream
baked corn tortilla chips
avocado
cilantro
irish cheddar cheese
blue cheese (for the adventurous!)

Steps:

Cook meat and taco seasoning according to package directions.
While meat is cooking, begin sauteing the vegetables. Start with the onions, then add the carrots, bell pepper, and garlic.
After 5-10 minutes, add the cumin, oregano, fennel seeds, and cayenne pepper to taste. Then add the wine, beans, tomatoes, corn, meat, and lemon zest (if using).
Simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
Add lemon juice. Taste for proper seasoning, and serve with desired toppings.