Low Fat Chili Cheese Hot Dog
Indulge in a guilt-free twist on a classic favorite with this Low Fat Chili Cheese Hot Dog recipe! Perfect for a family dinner or game-day snack, this mouthwatering creation features lean ground turkey simmered with fragrant spices, diced tomatoes, and hearty kidney beans to create a luscious, protein-packed chili. Served over flavorful turkey hot dogs nestled in wholesome whole wheat buns, each bite is topped with melted reduced-fat cheddar cheese and optional green onion garnish for a fresh kick. In just under 45 minutes, you’ll have a healthier take on a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that doesn’t skimp on taste. Ideal for lovers of healthy comfort food, this recipe is an easy way to satisfy cravings without compromising your nutritional goals.
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Ingredients
- 8 oz Lean ground turkey
- 0.5 cup Diced onion
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
- 14.5 oz Canned diced tomatoes
- 15 oz Canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Olive oil
- 4 pieces Turkey hot dogs
- 4 pieces Whole wheat hot dog buns
- 0.5 cup Reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.25 cup Chopped green onions (optional garnish)
Directions
Step 1
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and sauté the onion until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 2
Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
Step 3
Add the lean ground turkey to the skillet, cooking until browned and no longer pink, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
Step 4
Stir in canned diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Step 5
Simmer the mixture on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chili thickens.
Step 6
Meanwhile, in a separate pot, heat water to a simmer and add the turkey hot dogs, cooking them according to package directions, usually around 5-7 minutes.
Step 7
Once the hot dogs are cooked, place each hot dog in a whole wheat bun.
Step 8
Top each hot dog with a generous spoonful of turkey chili.
Step 9
Sprinkle reduced-fat cheddar cheese over the top of the chili.
Step 10
If desired, garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1618.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2215.8 |
| Total Fat 102.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 29.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g | |
| Cholesterol 320.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5621.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 195.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 44.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 34.2g | |
| Protein 128.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 12IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1029.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 23.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3780.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories