Food Friday: Easy Turkey Chili

Photo credit: www.ambitiouskitchen.com

Photo credit: www.ambitiouskitchen.com

As much as we would like the warmer temperatures to come to Nova Scotia, the winter cold just keeps coming. Fingers crossed spring temperatures come knocking on our door very soon!

Since it is still cold outside, you may still be craving warming hearty food and this Turkey Chili doesn’t disappoint. The hubby has claimed it his favourite chili. It is very easy to make and filled with delicious and healthy ingredients. The recipe is adapted from “Ambitious Kitchen”, one of my favourite food bloggers (and a fellow pregnant women! - I am looking forward to browsing her postpartum food prep meals). This meal is great with different topping choices. The hubby likes shredded cheese on top. I prefer a little dollop of plain yogurt, cilantro and sliced avocado. Also with a side of gluten free cornbread of course (Jaime Oliver’s is my favourite). Plenty of options!

Ingredients:

  • 2 tsp olive oil

  • 1 yellow onion, chopped

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1.5 bell peppers (any colour), chopped

  • 1 jalapeño, diced

  • 1lb ground turkey

  • 4 tbsp chili powder

  • 2 tsp ground cumin

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

  • 1/2 tspn salt, plus more to taste

  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes (you can use diced tomatoes as well if you like)

  • 1 1/4 cups chicken or vegetable broth (I use the Better Than Bouillon paste from Costco)

  • 1 (19 oz) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 cup frozen corn, rinsed and drained

Directions:

  1. Place oil in a large pot and place over medium high heat. Add in onion, garlic, bell pepper and jalapeño and saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently. 

  1. 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 30 seconds.

  2. 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 flavours combine. Taste and adjust seasonings and salt as necessary. 

  3. Top with your favourite toppings. Makes around 5-6 servings.

Enjoy!

Do you have a favourite chili recipe?

In health & happiness,

Dr. Karen