Turkey Lentil Chili
It's cold out and all I want is something warm and delicious for dinner....and easy to make! I threw all the below ingredients in a pot and let it simmer and vuala! Turkey Lentil Chili! Hope you enjoy this healthy meal. For two people, you'll have enough leftovers for your lunches tomorrow (which I always love to have)!
Have fun with this recipe and make it your own!
Ingredients: (BUT feel free to add or sub out any veggies or spices)
1 T. olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb ground turkey
1 can low sodium diced tomatoes
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1/2 cup quinoa (optional)
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 zucchini, chopped
1 1/2 t. cumin powder
1 T. chili powder
1/2 t. garlic powder
Dash of cayenne pepper
2 1/2 cups (or more) vegetable broth
Directions:
1. Heat large pot on medium heat, add olive oil, onion and garlic. Cook until fragrant for a few minutes.
2. Add ground turkey and brown for about 5 minutes.
3. Toss in all other ingredients including spices and vegetable broth (add more broth to make more soupy).
4. Cover with a lid and cook on low for about 20 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
5. Taste test after about 15 minutes to make sure lentils soften and to add more flavor if desired.
6. ENJOY!
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