Heart-Healthy Chili Cheese Hot Dog
Indulge in the ultimate guilt-free comfort food with this Heart-Healthy Chili Cheese Hot Dog recipe—perfect for satisfying your cravings without compromising on nutrition. Featuring whole wheat buns, tender low-fat turkey hot dogs, and a robust homemade chili made with lean ground turkey, kidney beans, and no-salt-added diced tomatoes, this recipe is a nutritious twist on a classic favorite. Seasoned with bold spices like chili powder and cumin, the chili is simmered to flavorful perfection, then topped with low-fat shredded cheddar cheese for a cheesy, melty finish. Ready in just 45 minutes, these hot dogs are a wholesome, quick, and easy meal option. For an extra kick, garnish with sliced jalapeños and fresh cilantro! Perfect for busy weeknights or family-friendly parties, this dish hits all the right notes in taste and health.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole wheat hot dog buns
- 4 low-fat turkey hot dogs
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 8 oz lean ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes, no salt added
- 15 oz canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- for garnish sliced jalapeños (optional)
- for garnish chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the low-sodium vegetable broth over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and red bell pepper, cooking until the onions become translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the lean ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 7-8 minutes.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, and ground black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
While the chili simmers, heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook the turkey hot dogs until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
Toast the whole wheat buns in a toaster or on a skillet until lightly browned.
Place a turkey hot dog in each bun, then top with a generous spoonful of turkey chili.
Sprinkle each hot dog with low-fat shredded cheddar cheese and let it melt slightly.
Optionally, garnish with sliced jalapeños and chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1832 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 43.1 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 282 mg | 94% | |
| Sodium | 4546 mg | 198% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 216.5 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.2 g | 165% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.1 g | ||
| Protein | 145.1 g | 290% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1019 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 24.6 mg | 137% | |
| Potassium | 4703 mg | 100% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
