Smoky and Sweet Turkey Chili {Gluten Free}
This smokey-sweet turkey chili is an easy, healthy and gluten free weeknight meal that’s perfect for cold, winter nights. It’s healthy comfort food at it’s best!
Servings 4
Calories 499kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 large Spanish onion diced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground dried chipotle or to taste
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 28- ounce can crushed tomatoes preferably fire roasted
- 1 15- ounce can dark red kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup dark pure maple syrup
- 1 avocado diced
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- toasted pepitas, For garnish
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large heavy-bottomed ?soup pot or Dutch oven over high heat. Add turkey and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon and stirring occasionally, until completely browned. Transfer turkey and any juices to a bowl and set aside.
- Return pot to medium-high heat and add remaining 1 table- spoon oil. Add onion, garlic, and salt and cook, stirring often, for 6 to 10 minutes, until onion is soft and browned.
- Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, and chipotle and cook, stirring, for 30 to 90 seconds, until spices are fragrant and starting to toast and darken slightly.
- Add vinegar and stir for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until liquid is evaporated.
- Add water and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits and spices from the bottom of the pot.
- Add tomatoes, beans, syrup, and browned turkey, stirring to combine. Increase heat to high and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 14 minutes, until turkey and onions are tender.
- Serve topped with avocado, cilantro, and pepitas.
Nutrition
Calories: 499kcal | Carbohydrates: 53.6g | Protein: 31.7g | Fat: 21.3g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9.3g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 442.9mg | Potassium: 1203.1mg | Fiber: 13.3g | Sugar: 16.4g | Vitamin A: 1435IU | Vitamin C: 19.1mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 6.3mg