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Turkey Vegetable Chili

Lean ground turkey, zucchini, corn and no-salt-added tomatoes simmered with chili powder and cumin. Makes 6 servings.

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Looking for recipes to help keep your New Year’s weight loss resolutions and keep you full and satisfied? Try this scrumptious and healthy turkey chili! Ideal for anyone trying to lose weight but also a perfect meal if you have CKD. The aromatics and blend of spices gives this recipe so much flavor there is no need to use the salt shaker!

Turkey Vegetable Chili

Yield
6 servings
Course
Main dishes
Ingredients
11
Steps
4

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 lb. lean ground turkey
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cup zucchini, chopped
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 14 oz no salt added stewed crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 ½ tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 ½ tsp. cayenne pepper
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper

Preparation

  1. Heat large skillet to medium high, add oil.
  2. Saute ground turkey, onion, garlic, and zucchini until squash is tender. Drain excess fluid.
  3. Add corn, stewed tomatoes and spices.
  4. Simmer, covered, for approximately ½ hour.

Tips

  • This recipe can also be made in a crockpot!

Nutrition notes (per 1 cup serving, as published with the recipe)

  • 164 kcal
  • 214 mg sodium
  • 517 mg potassium
  • 189 mg phosphorus

Recipe used with permission from ARA.