Quinoa Turkey Chili Recipe

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This heart-healthy chili is not only tasty, it's a vitamin and protein powerhouse! —Sharon Giljum, San Diego, California

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Quinoa Turkey Chili Recipe
  • Prep: 40 min. Cook: 35 min.
  • Yield: 9 Servings
40 35 75

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 3-1/2 cups water, divided
  • 1/2 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 large sweet onion, chopped
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, bring quinoa and 2 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, onion, red pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in the chili powder, cumin and cinnamon; cook 2 minutes longer.
  • Add the black beans, tomatoes, zucchini, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, bay leaf, oregano, salt, pepper and remaining water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in corn and quinoa; heat through. Discard bay leaf; stir in cilantro. Yield: 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Editor's Note: Look for quinoa in the cereal, rice or organic food aisle.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 264 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 20 mg cholesterol, 514 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 9 g fiber, 15 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable.

Originally published as Quinoa Turkey Chili in Healthy Cooking December/January 2012, p47

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Reviewed on Mar. 05, 2013 by sdipiazza

Loved this recipe...but next time will cut the quinoa in half..I have enough chili to feed an army.

Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2012 by sheltiesweetie2007

Very healthy and easy to make. Be careful if you add the adobo sauce - I may have added too much because that taste stands out over others. Next time I may try to add more cinnamon as another poster recommended.

Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2012 by sherabim

Very good. However, I added two chicken bouillon to give it more flavor, a few dashes of extra cinnamon to the actual sauce, and a few dashes more of salt to the sauce. My family loved. I would not add the Quinoia again though...It doesn't add anything to the recipe. Next time I will make it with seasoned rice.

Reviewed on Jul. 02, 2012 by celestie4

I also added zucchini. Excellent chili!

Reviewed on Jun. 06, 2012 by teri396

did not have black beans, used northern white beans, Flavor was good but I think the texture would be better with black beans.

Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2012 by Sager

Easy to make, filling and healthy. I find that cooking quinoa the suggested amount of time can make it glumpy.

Reviewed on Feb. 08, 2012 by stubby01

Where do you find the chili peppers in adobe sauce? And the adobe sauce?

Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2012 by jmcgoffin

My husband and I love this recipe! It's so flavorful!

Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2012 by psgjnj

Excellent variation on a chili recipe. Took it to a soup exchange and everyone loved it!

Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2012 by jaystay23

Probably my favorite chili of all time! I usually like to put cheese and sour cream in my chili, but this is so good, I don't put anything on it!! Even my kids ate it!

 
 

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