Description
High‑protein turkey chili verde is a lean, flavorful one‑pot meal featuring ground turkey simmered with tomatillos, green chiles, beans (optional), and spices. It’s zesty, hearty, and ideal for a protein-rich dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (approx. 450 g) lean ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped (optional)
- 1 can (about 14–15 oz / 400–425 g) tomatillos, husked and chopped — or 1 jar/store-bought salsa verde
- 1 can (4 oz / ~110 g) chopped green chilies (mild or hot, to taste)
- 2 cups low‑sodium chicken or turkey broth (or water + extra seasoning)
- 1 can (15 oz / ~425 g) white beans (e.g. cannellini or Great Northern), drained and rinsed (optional — for extra protein & fiber)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lime (optional, for freshness)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional toppings: diced avocado, chopped green onions, low‑fat sour cream or plain yogurt, shredded cheese, lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion (and bell pepper if using) and sauté until softened, about 4–5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook another 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey to the pot. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned and mostly cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Add chopped tomatillos (or salsa verde), green chilies, broth, cumin, and oregano. Stir to combine.
- If using beans, add them now. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cover and simmer gently for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the chili is too thin, simmer uncovered the last 5–10 minutes to thicken.
- Stir in lime juice (if using) and adjust seasoning (salt, pepper, spices) to taste.
- Ladle into bowls. Garnish with chopped cilantro and your choice of optional toppings (avocado, green onions, yogurt/sour cream, cheese, lime wedges).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Stew / Chili
- Method: Stovetop / One‑Pot
- Cuisine: Mexican‑Inspired / Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 6 servings
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg