Easy Turkey Chili
Bring joy back to your kitchen with this easy turkey chili! As part of the University Health Texas Diabetes Institute’s “Bringing Back the Joy in Cooking” series, this recipe offers two reasons to grab your stockpot:
- Lean ground turkey provides less saturated fat than ground beef, supporting heart health without sacrificing flavor.
- Fiber supports steadier blood sugar, digestion and heart health.
This series is made possible through generous donations to the University Health Foundation, helping bring practical nutrition education and healthy cooking inspiration to our community.
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Easy Turkey Chili
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 1/4 cups of chili
Total servings: 4
- 170 calories
- 11 grams of carbohydrates
- 3 grams of fiber
- 28 grams of protein
- 2 grams of fat
- 430 milligrams of sodium
- 55 milligrams of cholesterol
- 5 grams of sugar
- 658 milligrams of potassium
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 tablespoon of chili powder
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can of diced tomatoes (no salt added)
- 1 small yellow onion
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 pound of lean ground turkey
- Nonstick cooking spray
Directions
- Coat a stockpot with nonstick cooking spray and place it over high heat.
- Add the turkey and sauté until just cooked through, about 7 to 8 minutes.
- Add the remaining ingredients and bring them to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes.
- Serve hot or cool to room temperature and enjoy!
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