Not Your Typical Chili Hot Healthy

Spice up your dinner routine with "Not Your Typical Chili Hot Healthy," a flavorful and nutrient-packed twist on classic chili. This recipe swaps in lean ground turkey for a lighter protein option and sneaks in hearty veggies like zucchini, bell peppers, and fire-roasted tomatoes for a vibrant, wholesome base. Protein-rich black and kidney beans enhance the dish's satisfying texture, while a bold blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne adds the perfect amount of heat. Simmered to perfection and garnished with fresh avocado, cilantro, and a tangy squeeze of lime, this chili is as healthy as it is delicious. Ready in under an hour and perfect for meal prep or cozy family dinners, it's the ultimate guilt-free comfort food! Keywords: healthy chili recipe, lean turkey chili, vegetable-packed chili, easy weeknight dinner, gluten-free chili.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 15-ounce can canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 15-ounce can canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 28-ounce can canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
• 1 medium avocado, diced (optional for garnish)
• 4 pieces lime wedges (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until fully browned, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the diced onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Return the browned turkey to the pot, then stir in the black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and tomato paste.

Step 5

Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Add the diced zucchini and continue to simmer for another 10-15 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, avocado, and a squeeze of lime if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2528.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2199.6

Total Fat 96.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 324.0mg	0%
Sodium 4234.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 205.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 75.5g	0%
Total Sugars 28.2g
Protein 153.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 617.7mg	0%
Iron 29.5mg	0%
Potassium 6398.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.7%

Protein: 26.6%

Carbs: 35.6%