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Low Carb Turkey, Lentil and Zucchini Chili

Serving Size: 10 servings
A hearty, lower-glycemic alternative to traditional chili, with lean turkey, zucchini, and reduced lentils for a satisfying, healthier dish.

Recipe by: Mayumi Tavalero

Cook Times

Active Prep15
Hands-On Cook15
Hands-Off Cook20
Passive0
Total Time50 minutes
Recipe Serving Size10 servings

Cooking Tools Required

Can Opener, Colander, Cutting board, Measuring cups and spoons, Spatula, Stock pot or >5 Qt pot, Top Stove

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 each yellow onion chopped
  • 1 each red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 pound zucchini chopped, for 10 servings, 2 zucchinis
  • 1 each jalapeno pepper finely chopped, for kid-friendly, omit the jalapeno
  • 6 clove garlic finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 4 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dry oregano
  • 2 pound 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1 cup green lentils or brown lentil, thoroughly rinsed in cold water + drained
  • 5 cup low sodium vegetable broth
  • 3 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 28 ounce canned diced tomatoes with juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher salt

Instructions

  • Place a large pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil and when the oil “shimmers” add all the vegetables. Saute for 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
  • Next add the ground cumin, chili powder, and dried oregano. Saute for 1 minute.
  • Add the ground turkey, breaking it up and cooking until no longer pink, about 6 minutes.
  • Add the vegetable broth, stirring and scraping up any browned bits.
  • Add the tomatoes with juice, all the lentils, and the kosher salt.
  • Bring to a boil, turn down the heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or longer for the lentils to be soft and more flavor. Half way through, add the chopped zucchini and cook until it's tender.
Reheating Instructions
Heat in microwave on full power until heated through, stopping halfway through cooking time to stir.

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 820mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1678IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 5mg