I know I was supposed to post this Easy Turkey Quinoa Chilli recipe last night (sorry!), but my computer went haywire, and by the time I got it running again I was starting to fall asleep!
So onto the Easy Turkey Quinoa Chilli recipe! I promise you will not miss the beef and pork usually found in the common chilli. This healthified version is packed full of flavor and will be a sure hit at your next party. It’s a full-proof recipe that you can easily adjust to fit your family’s preferences or what you have on hand.
This Easy Turkey Quinoa Chilli recipe makes A LOT of chilli, so if you’re a small family of two, it’s perfect for leftovers during the week and freezes very well.
OK, So this is what you’ll need… Lots of veggies… and lots of beans and tomatoes. You’ll notice here that I used stewed tomatoes instead of what I call for in the ingredients list, which is crushed tomatoes. The grocery store I went to did not have low sodium crushed tomatoes, so I opted for stewed and crushed them myself using my food processor!
Ground turkey (and quinoa… and lots of spices… forget to get a picture of those… oops!)
First, you’ll want to chop all your veggies, add them to a well-oiled pot, and mix in the spices
Once softened (10-12 minutes), add the turkey and break up with a spoon and cook until no longer pink (about 5 minutes). Lastly, add all the beans, tomatoes and quinoa and give it a good stir.
Now let’s start cooking the Easy Turkey Quinoa Chilli!
Easy Turkey Quinoa Chilli
Ingredients
1.25 pounds ground turkey (minced turkey)- ½ cup cooked quinoa
2 medium sweet onion - chopped
1 medium green pepper (green capsicum) - chopped
1 medium red pepper (red capsicum) - chopped
4 cloves garlic - finely minced
1.5 tablespoons red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili flakes (chilli flakes in British English)
2 tablespoons olive oil - EVOO
2 cans tomato - diced with their juices- 1 can tomato - crushed
1 can red kidney beans
1 can cannellini beans
1 pinch salt - add more to taste
1 pinch ground black pepper - add more to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil over medium heat. When hot, add onions, peppers, garlic, and all spices, mixing well.
- Allow veggies to soften, often storing, about 10-12 minutes.
- Add turkey and ground up using the back of a wooden spoon. Cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Add in tomatoes and beans, and stir to combine.
- Cover and simmer for 60 minutes. Remove cover and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
- If desired, served topped with any of your favorite fresh veggies like avocado or tomato. Happy Cooking!
