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Turkey and white bean chili

5
Points® value
Total Time
37 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
22 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Keep a package of lean ground turkey breast in your freezer. It's a great source of protein and such a versatile ingredient in many types of recipes. Double this chili recipe, let it come to room temperature, cover and refrigerate for up to four days. Enjoy as is or using a slotted spoon, serve over baked potatoes, sauteed cauliflower rice or grilled polenta rounds.

Ingredients

Canola oil

2 tsp(s)

Uncooked 93% lean ground turkey

1 pound(s)

Table salt

½ tsp(s)

Red onion

1 medium, chopped

Orange bell pepper

1 large, or red variety, diced

Garlic

1 clove(s), large, crushed through garlic press

Ground cumin

1½ tsp(s)

Dried oregano

½ tsp(s)

Ground cinnamon

¼ tsp(s)

Cayenne pepper

tsp(s)

Canned great northern beans

15 oz, rinsed and drained

Salsa verde

1½ cup(s), 1 (12-oz jar)

Reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 cup(s)

Plain fat free Greek yogurt

4 tbsp(s)

Cilantro

2 tbsp(s)

Lime

½ wedge(s)

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add turkey and salt and cook, breaking turkey apart with wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 2–3 minutes.
  2. Add onion and bell pepper. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 3–4 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, and cayenne and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Stir in beans, salsa, and broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 10 minutes.
  3. Ladle chili into 4 bowls, top with yogurt, and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
  4. Serving size: 1½ cups chili and 1 Tbsp yogurt

Notes

Freeze any extra chili in single servings for up to three months.