Chili has been my favourite dish since I was a kid. I love it because there are so many different kinds and you can vary the recipe depending on your mood and cravings. I know that some would claim it’s not chili if it has beans in it. (I think Sheldon on the Big Bang Theory insisted on that fact.) And I’m guessing some Texans would tell me I don’t know a thing about cooking chili the way it’s meant to be, but this is my version and I’m sticking to it!
The preparation time for this is only 15 minutes before letting it simmer on medium heat for 45. I`ve included smoked paprika in this dish and it really changes up the flavour – you’ll like it, I promise. My 10 year old nephew loved this and recognized the different ingredient immediately. I’m very excited about his emerging palette. For one so young, he’s always been able to identify flavours and spices and even has made suggestions to make a dish better. AND, he never complains about me ‘experimenting’ on him, which is a very good thing.
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Using extra lean ground turkey reduced the fat content and calories so I highly recommend it. The fresh parsley adds a nice touch too. You could try pumpkin or butternut squash in this if you are a vegetarian – I think it would be delicious. For Canadians looking for ways to use leftover turkey, this could be an option too. Just cut your turkey into bite sized pieces and add it at the end.
If you`d like to share your favourite, healthy chili recipe, I`d love to hear from you and will feature it on the blog. Have a great day, everyone.
Healthy Turkey Chili
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Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
- 1 lb. extra lean ground turkey
- 1 bell pepper -red, green, yellow or orange (I used red and yellow – half each)
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 28 oz can fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can of red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Garnish (optional)
- shredded, low fat cheddar cheese
- fresh parsley
- * Note: If you like your chili somewhat saucy, you can add a can of tomato sauce or up the organic vegetable broth to 1 cup.
Instructions
- In large pot or frying pan, cook the ground turkey on medium heat until no longer pink. Drain off any fat and return to heat, adding bell peppers, celery, onion, and garlic. Cook on medium until vegetables are soft – 4-5 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir well. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes before reducing heat to medium low and cover for 25 minutes. Remove cover and let cook for additional 20 minutes until thickened.
- Garnish with remaining fresh parsley and cheese.
Serving size: 1.5 cups Calories: 330 Fat: 11 Saturated fat: 2.5 Carbohydrates: 34 Sugar: 10 Fiber: 6 Cholesterol: 45
61 Comments
Ivy and Elephants
October 13, 2013 at 5:48 pmThis sounds amazing! I love smoked paprika, so this addition really peaks my interest. I’ll have to give it a try on one of these football Saturdays. Looks delicious!
Hugs,
Patti
Robyn
October 14, 2013 at 5:34 amDon’t you just love smoked paprika! I’m always looking for ways to include it in recipes. Thanks for popping by, Patti. Hugs.
AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNa
October 13, 2013 at 5:55 pmHi Robyn! Pinning this and hoping my son and husband can’t tell it is turkey! Visiting you from Social Media Roundup Blog Hop and following you a bunch of ways!
Robyn
October 14, 2013 at 5:32 amHi AnnMarie, so happy to meet you. I hope you can successfully fool your family, lol. I’m off to visit your blog now. Have a great day.
P
October 13, 2013 at 6:01 pmI like to make chilli with tinned tuna! It’s amazing!
Robyn
October 14, 2013 at 5:33 amHi, P, I’ve heard of spicy Thai chili tuna but never tuna IN chili. That’s a first, lol. Cool!
Margie
October 14, 2013 at 6:06 amThis is definitely eye candy and healthy. Will definitely try this chili!
The Ruffled Stitch
October 14, 2013 at 7:44 amThis looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing!
Kelly Ward
October 14, 2013 at 9:47 amThis looks great! I never thought to use fire-roasted tomatoes in my chili; but I will be trying that with my next batch.
And I love your Pinterest hover buttons too! 😉
Robyn
October 15, 2013 at 9:46 amThanks, Kelly. I’m loving fire roasted tomatoes – especially in casseroles too!
And thanks again for the help with the buttons! lol. I was lost!
Kelly Ward
October 24, 2013 at 5:44 pmMy pleasure!
Jennie
October 14, 2013 at 9:57 amI love this recipe for a cool fall day! So perfect!
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marty (A Stroll Thru Life)
October 14, 2013 at 9:58 amGreat recipe, I can’t wait to try it. I would love for you to link up to Inspire Me this afternoon. Party goes live at 2:30 PT. http://www.astrollthrulife.net Hope to see you there. Hugs, Marty
Kayla Janachovsky
October 15, 2013 at 7:50 amLooks delish! I’m hosting a pillow cover giveaway that you should enter! http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/10/pillow-covers-giveaway.html
Erin
October 15, 2013 at 12:32 pmOh how I love a good chili recipe! This sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing with Life Created Tuesdays 🙂
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Stephanie
October 15, 2013 at 12:54 pmI agree with Erin, I, too, love a good chili recipe 🙂 This one sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing such deliciousness with us. Happy Tuesday to you.
Hugs and blessings!
Robyn
October 18, 2013 at 6:28 amThanks, Stephanie. Happy Friday, lol. I’m a little late in responding to comments this week.
xoxo
Carolyn Robbins
October 16, 2013 at 10:05 amHi Robyn,
This looks absolutely delicious!
Thanks for the recipe.
Bear Hugs
Carolyn
Linda Primmer
October 16, 2013 at 12:26 pmThis looks so yummy. I love chili too. So healthy and good .Turkey is a wonderful ingredient to add.
I just wished we lived closer, I would want some…..Loved our phone convo today Robyn. You are the sweetest….xo and big hugs, Linda
Robyn
October 18, 2013 at 6:29 amI loved it too, Linda. You continue to inspire me with your positive spirit. And don`t forget – let`s Be Cranky! lol, love it!
O meu pensamento viaja
October 16, 2013 at 5:45 pmDear Robyn, it looks to be a wonderful way to use leftover roasty turkey.
I would never ever consider that amazing solution.
Thank you for sharing,my dear.
Robyn
October 18, 2013 at 6:30 amThanks, Nina. It`s become one of my very favourite dishes!
Have a great weekend.
ox
AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNa
October 17, 2013 at 7:11 amHi Robyn! I had to come back and say that the chili was a huge hit! My son and husband had no idea it was turkey. I added a little more chili powder to make it spicier and to help darken the meat! They ate the whole pot and my husband said there was some flavor that was different and really good…..yeah, it’s called HEALTHY!!
Robyn
October 17, 2013 at 7:28 amLOL, That’s fantastic, AnnMarie. Your kind of comments are always the best kind. Thanks so much.
2 Bees in a Pod
October 17, 2013 at 12:21 pmDefinitely making this soon…perfect for Fall!
Robyn
October 18, 2013 at 5:39 pmThanks so much for visiting, Enjoy!
SizzleandZoom
October 17, 2013 at 3:47 pmI make my chili with turkey but I put in different things and have never used bell peppers or celery. I have to try it this way. I don’t use kidney beans and black beans. I use pinto beans. This is because of my family likes and dislikes.
Robyn
October 18, 2013 at 6:31 amI`m going to try pinto beans next time, Susan. Thanks for the suggestion.
Danielle
October 19, 2013 at 7:53 amRobyn, yum! This looks very similar to the chili I made at our house and is a HUGE hit with all the boys! So comforting and healthy. My youngest loves it because “he loves beans.” I’ll have to try your recipe! Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays! x
Robyn
October 19, 2013 at 9:36 amHi Danielle,
Isn’t chili just the best! lol.
I will be there bright and early tomorrow morning! Have a great weekend.
Miz Helen
October 19, 2013 at 8:39 amHi Robyn,
I could just reach out and take a bite of this awesome chili right now. Thank you so much for sharing with Texas Star Chili Cook Off and the very best of luck to you!
Miz Helen
Robyn
October 19, 2013 at 9:36 amThanks so much, Miz Helen. So glad I found your beautiful blog!
Maria
October 19, 2013 at 2:05 pmYour chili looks so good! I need to try making turkey chili too, I make beef chili and chicken chili, but have yet to try turkey chili! This looks so delicious!
Robyn
October 19, 2013 at 4:29 pmThanks, Maria! I’ve been a long time visitor of your beautiful blog. Have a great weekend.
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Kathy A Delightsome Life
October 22, 2013 at 9:54 pmHello Robyn, this looks absolutely amazing – I love chili too and will definitely put this on my list of recipes! I do appreciate you sharing – I will be featuring your post in this week’s Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
Robyn
October 23, 2013 at 6:54 amWow, thanks, Kathy, I’m thrilled to be on your beautiful blog.
See you Thursday!
Maria
October 23, 2013 at 6:40 pmThis sounds great for a cool fall day! Thanks so much for sharing at the Krafty Inspiration Thursday party. I can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to this week.
Happy Thursday
Maria @ Krafty Cards etc.
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Self Sagacity
October 25, 2013 at 2:28 pmI want to make this. It looks scrumptious. I don’t eat beans enough but your recipe has given me some inspiration. 🙂
thanks for linking at Self Sagacity, have a great weekend.
BecHeflin
October 26, 2013 at 11:52 amRobyn, your chili looks FABULOUS! I’m all about the chili comfort in the Wisconsin winter months. This is a MUST make recipe!
P.S. I found you through the Show Stopper Saturday link party!
Robyn
October 26, 2013 at 4:05 pmThanks so much, Bec, your comment made my day!
Kaz @ Melting Moments
November 9, 2013 at 9:58 pmThis looks so tasty and healthy. I haven’t heard of the dish ‘chili’ – is it like chili con carne? 🙂 Either way, this will have to be tested at our house 🙂
Robyn
November 10, 2013 at 7:18 amThanks so much, Kaz! Yes, chili is the same as chili con carne but there are many variations on the original. So glad you came for a visit!
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Robyn
December 10, 2013 at 6:16 pmThanks for sharing my recipe with your readers! So glad to hear you enjoyed it.
GiGi Eats Celebrities
December 17, 2013 at 12:40 pmI wish I had a left over batch of this in my fridge right now, I would definitely warm it up and chow down!
Robyn
December 20, 2013 at 12:51 pmLOL, I could eat chili morning, noon and night, Gigi. Happy Holidays!
Becca
December 18, 2013 at 9:20 amThis certainly does look healthy! Thank you for sharing your recipe at the Healthy Tuesday hop. 🙂
Robyn
December 19, 2013 at 5:55 amThanks, Becca, It’s always a pleasure to join your party!
Theresa @DearCreatives
September 11, 2014 at 6:54 pmLooks delicious! Pinned for later.
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Robyn
September 13, 2014 at 9:38 amThanks so much, Theresa. I just made it last night actually and everyone is looking forward to it this weekend. Have a great day an thanks so much for stopping by!
Maggie | Omnivore's Cookbook
October 7, 2014 at 9:53 amThis is such a comfort dish and it’s so healthy! Temperature in Beijing has dropped to 40F at night and I definitely need this hot stew for dinner! I love the idea of using turkey. High quality protein with low calories!
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