Low Fat Sausage Chili
Warm up your dinner table with this hearty and flavorful Low Fat Sausage Chili, a guilt-free comfort food that's packed with bold spices and wholesome ingredients. Featuring lean turkey or chicken sausage, vibrant bell peppers, protein-rich black and kidney beans, and a smoky blend of chili powder, cumin, and paprika, this chili delivers big taste without the extra calories. Simmered to perfection with low-sodium chicken broth and a medley of tomatoes, it’s a healthy yet satisfying meal ideal for weeknights or casual gatherings. Best of all, it’s ready in just an hour and can be easily customized with toppings like light sour cream, fresh herbs, or a sprinkle of shredded low-fat cheese. Perfect for those seeking a lighter twist on a classic chili, this recipe is proof that comfort food can still be deliciously wholesome.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Low-fat turkey or chicken sausage
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 large Yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 large Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 large Green bell pepper, diced
- 28 oz Diced tomatoes, canned
- 8 oz Tomato sauce
- 15 oz Black beans, canned and drained
- 15 oz Kidney beans, canned and drained
- 2 tbsp Chili powder
- 1.5 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Oregano, dried
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
- 1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the olive oil.
Remove the sausage casings if necessary. Crumble the sausage into the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Use a spoon to remove excess fat, leaving only about 1 tablespoon in the pot.
Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the diced red and green bell peppers and cook for 4-5 minutes, until they start to soften.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato sauce, and chicken broth. Stir well to combine.
Add the black beans and kidney beans. Stir until evenly mixed.
Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to distribute the spices evenly.
Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Serve hot in bowls. Optionally, garnish with fresh cilantro, light sour cream, shredded low-fat cheese, or sliced green onions. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2045 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.6 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 267 mg | 89% | |
| Sodium | 8230 mg | 358% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 225.7 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 70.2 g | 251% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.1 g | ||
| Protein | 164.9 g | 330% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 674 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 30.0 mg | 167% | |
| Potassium | 5959 mg | 127% | |
*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.
