Description
Turkey Sweet Potato Chili is a warm, hearty dish that combines lean ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and colorful beans for a nutritious meal perfect for chilly evenings. This comforting chili not only delights the taste buds but also brings people together over shared moments of laughter and warmth. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, it’s a great option for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onions and bell peppers until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- Increase heat slightly and add ground turkey; cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in sweet potatoes and minced garlic; sauté for another minute.
- Add black beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and vegetable broth; stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cover. Cook for 30-40 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Stir in lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg