Turkey and Quinoa Chili
- Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
1/2 cup quinoa3/4 cup water2 tablespoons olive oil1 large onion, diced4 cloves garlic, minced1 orange bell pepper, chopped1 zucchini, chopped1 pound ground turkey1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1 tablespoon cumin2 tablespoons chili powder1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder28 ounce can crushed tomatoes15 ounce can chicken broth2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsedOne 15 ounce can red beans, drained and rinsed
In a small saucepan bring 3/4 cup water to boil; add quinoa, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until quinoa is tender and all water is absorbed. (The little ‘tail’ should be showing on each grain.) Set aside.
In a large stockpot heat the olive oil over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until soft. Stir in zucchini and pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Add ground turkey and break up into chunks. Cook until no longer pink, but not cooked completely through.
Stir in cinnamon, chili powder, cumin, chili powder/mix, oregano, cocoa powder, tomatoes, chicken broth, and beans; simmer for 20 minutes.
Add the quinoa and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Makes 10-12 servings, about 1 cup each.
Adapted from eatingwelllivingthin.wordpress.com
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DETERMINED88.
In a large stockpot heat the olive oil over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until soft. Stir in zucchini and pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Add ground turkey and break up into chunks. Cook until no longer pink, but not cooked completely through.
Stir in cinnamon, chili powder, cumin, chili powder/mix, oregano, cocoa powder, tomatoes, chicken broth, and beans; simmer for 20 minutes.
Add the quinoa and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Makes 10-12 servings, about 1 cup each.
Adapted from eatingwelllivingthin.wordpress.com
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DETERMINED88.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 265.1
- Total Fat: 7.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 729.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 34.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 12.2 g
- Protein: 15.8 g
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