Easy Turkey Quinoa Chilli

Eleanor Craig

This Easy Turkey Quinoa Chilli recipe was adapted from a 5-star Food Network favorite. You'll definitely LOVE this!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 50

Total Time 2 5

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings people

Calories 244 kcal

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!

Nutrition

Calories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 23gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 254mgPotassium: 792mgFiber: 7gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 937IUVitamin C: 55mgCalcium: 131mgIron: 6mg

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