Quinoa, Bean, and Ground Turkey Chili

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Ground turkey chili with quinoa is great for chili dogs, nachos, or just in a bowl.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
51 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 6 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon ghee

  • 1 pound ground turkey

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 5 cloves garlic, minced

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

  • 2 stalks celery, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder, or more to taste

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • teaspoon garlic powder

  • teaspoon onion powder

  • Himalayan pink salt to taste

  • 4 cups vegetable broth

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 cup tri-colored quinoa

Directions

  1. Heat ghee in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add turkey, onion, garlic, and black pepper. Cook and stir until turkey is browned, about 6 minutes. Drain and discard fat.

  2. Stir tomatoes, tomato paste, celery, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt into the turkey mixture. Add broth, black beans, and kidney beans; stir to combine. Add quinoa; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 40 minutes.

Cook's Note:

You can substitute grass-fed beef for the ground turkey.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

335 Calories
8g Fat
44g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 335
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 889mg 39%
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 12g 41%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 23g 46%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 120mg 9%
Iron 7mg 37%
Potassium 810mg 17%

* 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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