Turkey & Sweet Potato Chili

 PREP 20 min | COOK 45 – 60 min | SERVES 10 – 12
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INGREDIENTS

  • Olive oil – 1 Tbsp

  • Onion - 1 large diced

  • Garlic – 3 cloves minced

  • Turkey – ground lean – 1 lb

  • Red pepper - 1 chopped

  • Jalapeno – 1 finely chopped

  • Zucchini – 2 medium chopped

  • Sweet potatoes – 3 cups dices (21 ounces)

  • Cumin – 1 Tbsp

  • Turmeric – 1 Tbsp

  • Salt – 2 tsp

  • Black pepper – to taste

  • Black beans – 2 – 15-ounce cans, rinsed and drained

  • Crushed tomatoes – 1 28-ounce can

  • Diced fire roasted tomatoes– 2 15-ounce cans

  • Chicken broth – 4 cups

  • Kale – 1 large bunch chopped

  • Lemon – 1 juiced

  • Condiments: avocado, tortilla chips

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat soup pot over medium heat for 1 – 2 minutes, add olive oil and heat for 30 seconds. Add onion and garlic, saute until translucent, about 3 minutes.

Add turkey, breaking into small pieces. Add ó salt and pepper. Saute until turkey cooks through, about 5 – 7 minutes.

Add red pepper, jalapeno, zucchini and sweet potatoes to pot and stir.

Add beans, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and stock to pot. Stir and add spices and remaining ó of salt and pepper.

Cover pot and simmer on low for 45 – 60 minutes. Sweet potatoes will be tender.

Stir in chopped kale and lemon juice. Let simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Serve with avocado slices and tortilla chips. Enjoy!

Notes : This can easily be a vegetarian dish – switch out the turkey for crumbled tempeh, or a can of chickpeas, white beans, or kidney beans.