Turkey-Lentil Chili

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This turkey chili with lentils recipe is great. It's so filling, you hardly notice that it's good for you!

Submitted by GG
Updated on March 30, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry lentils

  • 2 quarts vegetable broth

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 pound turkey sausage

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 2 stalks celery, chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tomatoes - peeled, seeded, and chopped

  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves

  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes

  • sea salt to taste

  • 1 (8 ounce) container plain lowfat yogurt

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

  1. Bring lentils and vegetable broth to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onion, celery, and garlic; cook and stir until sausage is crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, turmeric, cumin, thyme, and red pepper flakes; cook for 5 more minutes.

  3. Stir sausage mixture into simmering lentils. Continue to simmer until lentils are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt. Garnish each serving with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

240 Calories
7g Fat
27g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 240
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 670mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 11g 40%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 18g 35%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 84mg 6%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 563mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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