Turkey Quinoa Chili [one pot or slow cooker]
Lean and flavourful turkey quinoa chili simmered with black beans, corn, and quinoa in a seasoned tomato base. A lighter one-pot chili ready in 40 minutes with six servings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 454 g ground turkey (or other ground meat: chicken, beef, pork, bison)
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 large red pepper chopped
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp chili flakes
- 1 can 796 ml or 28 oz tomatoes
- 1 can 156 ml or 5.5 oz tomato paste
- ½ cup quinoa
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1.5 cup cooked or canned black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
- tortilla chips for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot or skillet, saute the ground meat and onion until the meat is no longer pink.
- Add the red pepper, spices, and salt. Cook one minute.
- Add the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, quinoa, water, corn, and black bean. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil then cover and turn down to low.
- Simmer until the quinoa is cooked (about 15-20 minutes).
- Serve with shredded cheese and tortilla chips (optional).
Notes
- SLOW COOKER INSTRUCTIONS: First saute the meat and onions until the meat is cooked. Then transfer to a slow cooker. Add the rest of the ingredients (except the cheese and tortilla chips) then heat on low for several hours.
- INSTANT POT INSTRUCTIONS: First saute the meat, onions, and spices until the meat is cooked. Add the rest of the ingredients (except the cheese and tortilla chips) then choose manual and select 1 minute. Wait 10 minutes and release.
Nutrition
Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 983mg | Potassium: 885mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1525IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 208mg | Iron: 4mg
Servings: 6
Calories: 353kcal
