Description
Turkey Sweet Potato Chili is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. This hearty dish combines lean ground turkey with sweet potatoes, colorful bell peppers, and a blend of aromatic spices for a delightful balance of flavors. Perfect for cozy nights at home or as a crowd-pleaser at gatherings, this chili is not only delicious but also healthy and easy to prepare. Enjoy it fresh or as leftovers, which taste even better the next day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 cups, cubed)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced, any color)
Instructions
- Dice the onion and bell peppers; peel and cube sweet potatoes.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground turkey to the pot, increasing heat slightly. Cook until browned (about 7 minutes), breaking up clumps.
- Stir in chili powder and cumin; cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add sweet potatoes, crushed tomatoes (juice included), and vegetable broth. Mix well.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg