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Cozy Turkey White Bean Chili

  • Author: SOFIA
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A hearty, creamy, and comforting gluten-free and dairy-free chili made with lean ground turkey, cannellini beans, and smoky paprika. It offers rich flavor without heavy dairy or gluten thickeners.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and green bell pepper; sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more, being careful not to burn it.
  3. Stir in tomato paste, smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
  4. Add ground turkey and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-6 minutes until no longer pink.
  5. Stir in the drained cannellini beans.
  6. Pour in vegetable broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  7. Cover partially and simmer for 20-25 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  8. Use an immersion blender to blend about half of the chili directly in the pot until creamy but still chunky.
  9. Taste and season with salt and black pepper. Add lime juice if needed to brighten flavors.
  10. Simmer for another 2 minutes to heat through.
  11. Serve topped with fresh cilantro, avocado, or other desired garnishes.

Notes

For best results, use low-sodium broth to control saltiness. Blending half the beans creates a creamy texture without dairy. Chili tastes better the next day after flavors have melded. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6
  • Sodium: 650
  • Fat: 8
  • Saturated Fat: 2
  • Carbohydrates: 35
  • Fiber: 10
  • Protein: 22

Keywords: turkey chili, white bean chili, gluten-free, dairy-free, healthy chili, one-pot meal, comfort food, autumn recipes

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