Recipes

Low-fat Turkey Chilli

Prep time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
8 servings
Fibre source, High protein, Low salt, Low saturated fat, Low sugar
Gluten Free

This wholesome turkey chilli is low in fat but packed with flavour and fibre. With lean turkey breast mince and kidney beans, it’s a filling meal that supports heart health. The addition of vibrant vegetables and aromatic spices creates a comforting dish that's perfect for any time of year.


Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large pan and gently fry the red onion until soft, then add the garlic and red pepper and saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
  2. Add the minced turkey to the pan and cook it through. Once cooked, add the chilli powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper and salt – stir well.
  3. Lastly, add the tomatoes and kidney beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until the chilli has thickened to taste.
  4. Serve up piping hot with wholegrain rice. You could also add half an avocado and/or a dollop of low-fat sour cream for a topping.

    Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil
  • 1 medium red onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 250 g low-fat turkey breast mince
  • 1 tablespoon chilli powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tins dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • (optional) for the topping – half an avocado
  • (optional) for the topping – a dollop of reduced-fat sour cream
  • (optional) for the topping – coriander

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