Description
Warm up with this delightful Sweet Potato Turkey Chili—a comforting dish brimming with flavor and nutrition. This hearty chili features lean ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and zesty spices, creating a perfect blend that warms the soul. Ideal for family gatherings or weeknight dinners, it’s both satisfying and easy to customize to your taste. Serve it with fresh cilantro or avocado for an extra touch. Get ready to impress your loved ones with a dish that’s as delicious as it is nourishing!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 cups, peeled and cubed)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground turkey, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned, around 7–10 minutes.
- Stir in cubed sweet potatoes along with chili powder and cumin, mixing well to coat the sweet potatoes.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juices) and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Add kidney beans, then reduce heat to simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Adjust seasoning if needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups or 375g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg