White Turkey Chili

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This healthy white turkey chili recipe is gorgeous, with flecks of green from zucchini, oregano and green chiles. To keep the saturated fat low, we use one pound of ground turkey and add whole-grain bulgur to boost the volume and fiber in this chili recipe. After all the ingredients are added to the pot, we like to slowly simmer our chili for close to an hour to develop the best flavor, but if you're in a hurry, reduce the liquid by half and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.

Hilary Meyer

Updated on April 18, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Cook Time:

40 mins

Additional Time:

50 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes-Friendly Dairy-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium High-Blood Pressure High-Fiber Heart-Healthy High-Protein Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil
1 pound 93%-lean ground turkey
1 large onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium zucchini, diced (about 3 1/2 cups)
½ cup bulgur
2 tablespoons dried oregano
4 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon white pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
2 15-ounce cans no-salt-added white beans, rinsed
2 4-ounce cans green chiles, mild or hot
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

Directions

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, onion and garlic. Cook, stirring and breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until the meat is no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes.
Add zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is starting to soften, 5 to 7 minutes.
Add bulgur, oregano, cumin, coriander, white pepper and salt and cook, stirring, until aromatic, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Stir in white beans and chiles, then pour in broth; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to a simmer, partially cover the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is reduced and thickened and the bulgur is tender, about 50 minutes.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Soups Special Issue April 2016

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

350	Calories
14g	Fat
38g	Carbs
28g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 1 1/2 cups
Calories 350
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 38g	14%
Dietary Fiber 10g	36%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 28g	56%
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 43mg	14%
Vitamin A 216IU	4%
Vitamin C 28mg	32%
Folate 146mcg	37%
Sodium 596mg	26%
Calcium 131mg	10%
Iron 5mg	27%
Magnesium 41mg	10%
Potassium 1000mg	21%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

White Turkey Chili

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