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    Turkey, Quinoa and Sweet Potato Chili

    Published on Mar 15, 2018 · Last updated on Aug 24, 2021 ·

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    Turkey Sweet Potato Chili with Quinoa served in a white bowl
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    Turkey, Quinoa and Sweet Potato Chili

    An easy, hearty and healthy chili recipe made with turkey, quinoa and sweet potatoes. Loaded with your favorite spices and toppings for an explosion of flavors! Naturally gluten-free. 

    Course Main Course, Soup
    Cuisine American
    Keyword chili, gluten-free granola recipes, healthy
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 41 minutes
    Cooling time 20 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour 1 minute
    Servings 4
    Calories 408 kcal
    Author Marie

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 jalapeno minced
    • ¾ cup sweet onion diced
    • 1 large carrot sliced
    • 2 celery stalks diced
    • 6 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 cup diced sweet potato
    • 1 lb. ground white turkey 500 g
    • 28 oz. canned diced tomatoes 800 g
    • 1 ½ cup water
    • 3 chipotle peppers packed in adobo sauce + 2 tablespoons adobo sauce diced
    • 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
    • 3 tablespoons lime juice
    • ½ cup dry quinoa
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1 ½ teaspoon cumin
    • 2 teaspoon oregano
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ cup sliced scallions
    • Freshly ground pepper to taste
    • Optional toppings: Lime wedges, diced red onion, etc.

    Instructions

    1. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add minced jalapeño, diced onion, sliced carrot, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until onions begin to look translucent and mixture softens.

    2. Add sweet potato, continuing to cook for 2-3 minutes. Then, add ground turkey, using your spatula to break up the meat. Stir often until all turkey is cooked through - about 5-6 minutes. Then, stir in tomatoes, water, chipotle peppers + adobo, tamari, lime juice, and quinoa. Add spices and salt.
    3. Return mixture to a boil, then lower heat and simmer, covered, for 25 minutes or until quinoa is cooked through and sweet potatoes are cooked through. 

    4. Remove mixture from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Top with sliced scallions and freshly ground pepper, to taste. To serve: divide evenly among 4 bowls and add optional toppings (my favorites are fresh cilantro, scallions, avocado, lime wedges and sometimes a few corn chips!)

    Nutrition Facts
    Turkey, Quinoa and Sweet Potato Chili
    Amount Per Serving (1 /4th)
    Calories 408 Calories from Fat 126
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 14g22%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Cholesterol 62mg21%
    Sodium 1795mg78%
    Potassium 1219mg35%
    Carbohydrates 38g13%
    Fiber 6g25%
    Sugar 9g10%
    Protein 34g68%
    Vitamin A 8195IU164%
    Vitamin C 34.4mg42%
    Calcium 147mg15%
    Iron 5.7mg32%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

      March 15, 2018 at 11:50 am

      What a delicious and healthy looking chili - the combination of flavours sound amazing!

      • Marie

        March 15, 2018 at 12:25 pm

        Thank you Bintu!

    2. Lisa Huff

      March 15, 2018 at 12:23 pm

      Perfect comfort food, delicious! I could use some this week in the northeast since it's so cold and snowy here!

      • Marie

        March 15, 2018 at 12:24 pm

        It's perfect for the cold weather! Also I love it when it's nice too 😉

    3. Demeter

      March 15, 2018 at 1:32 pm

      Okay, I'm totally loving all that gorgeous avocado on top! 🙂

      • Marie

        March 15, 2018 at 4:17 pm

        Always a ton of avocado, that's how I roll 😉

    4. Danielle

      March 15, 2018 at 1:41 pm

      I love that you put sweet potato in this! What a great flavor combination, and healthy 🙂

      • Marie

        March 15, 2018 at 4:18 pm

        I'm obsessed with sweet potatoes, I always add them wherever I can haha

    5. Marisa Moore

      March 15, 2018 at 1:49 pm

      I love this combination. Perfect for these final chilly nights we're having!

      • Marie

        March 15, 2018 at 4:18 pm

        So warming and comforting!

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