Heart-Healthy Homemade Chili
Warm up your weeknights with this hearty and wholesome **Heart-Healthy Homemade Chili**, a satisfying one-pot meal packed with lean ground turkey, vibrant vegetables, and nutrient-rich beans. This guilt-free chili swaps traditional ingredients for lighter options, like olive oil and low-sodium broth, while maintaining bold flavors thanks to a balanced blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano. Ready in under an hour, it’s perfect for meal prepping or serving up a comforting dinner for the whole family. Garnished with fresh cilantro and creamy avocado slices, this chili is as nutritious as it is delicious, making it an ideal choice for those looking to enjoy a flavorful meal without compromising heart health.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 large bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes, no salt added
- 15 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, sliced
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the pot, sautéing until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
Add the lean ground turkey to the pot, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned, approximately 7-8 minutes.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, and broth.
Add the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir well to combine.
Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.
Serve the chili in bowls, topped with sliced avocado, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.1 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 324 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 1026 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 231.2 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 82.0 g | 293% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.8 g | ||
| Protein | 156.1 g | 312% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 683 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 34.8 mg | 193% | |
| Potassium | 6722 mg | 143% | |
*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.
