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Healthy Turkey Quinoa Chili
A healthy chili that uses half meat, half chili
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 onion peeled and chopped
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 ribs celery chopped
- 1 9-ounce package Melissa's steamed kidney beans
- 1 9-ounce package Melissa's steamed steamed garbanzo beans
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced or crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Grated cheese and cilantro for garnish optional
Instructions
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium to medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and heat through, stirring frequently, until evenly cooked, Add the onion, carrots, and celery and continue stirring and cooking until the onions are just barely translucent.
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Place the turkey-vegetable mixture in a slow cooker. Add the tomatoes, vegetable broth, quinoa, and spices and stir to combine. Cook on low heat for 5 to 8 hours. Serve warm, garnished with grated cheddar cheese and cilantro. Serves 6 to 8.