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Easy Turkey Chili With Brown Rice

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This healthy and easy turkey chili has everything in it to enjoy. It is so comforting and filling. This chili is prepared using ground turkey, red kidney beans and brown rice. A warm bowl of this chili is perfect for cold nights.

Turkey chili that is hearty, warming and comforting for any meal. So easy to prepare. Full of all healthy ingredients. A one pot meal which is great for busy weeknights

I always try to find ways to include whole grains into our diet. And while experimenting with this recipe, I added brown rice to chili and I can say for sure that it did not let me down with my experiment. Thats how this Easy Turkey Chili with Brown Rice is born. By the way you, could also prepare this using Bulgur Wheat and it turns out delicious too. 

How easy it is! Because again it is a one pot meal. I am sure you will agree with me, that one pot meals are so convenient and less messy to prepare. Perfect for weeknight dinners. Isn’t it? The only downside of this dish is its cooking time. Brown rice usually takes quite a bit of time to cook. Otherwise, this dish would be ready in under 30 mins. if you use Bulgur Wheat.

Healthy and easy turkey chili with full of traditional flavors. Prepared using all healthy ingredients. Did you know?

  • Chili is the Spanish dish. In Spanish it is called ‘Chili con carne’ and its english meaning is chili with meat. In US, it is  popular with the name chili
  • Its history tracks back to mid 19th century

Healthy version with full of traditional spices and flavors. Loaded with healthy proteins and dietary fibers. How this easy turkey chili is healthy?

This easy turkey chili is healthy because;

  • it contains lean meat (ground turkey). Lean meat is healthy as opposed red meat
  • it contains brown rice. Brown rice is a healthy whole grain that is high in dietary fiber
  • it contains red kidney beans that comprise of healthy proteins.
  • It does not contain added saturated fat

Turkey chili that is hearty, warming and comforting for any meal. So easy to prepare. Full of all healthy ingredients. A one pot meal which is great for busy weeknights

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5 from 9 votes

Easy Turkey Chili With Brown Rice

This easy turkey chili with brown rice is simple to prepare, healthy & a one pot meal. It is prepared using all healthy ingredients.
Course: Lunch/Dinner,One pot
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings :4
Calories :270kcal
Author:Swati Kadam Gulati | Watch What U Eat

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 can red kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup brown rice
  • 3-4 large tomatoes chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken stock (preferably organic)
  • 2 cups water
  • 2-3 tbsp Mexican chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil or cooking oil of your choice

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large pot on medium heat. Add in garlic and toast it for about 30-40 sec or until fragrant.
  • Add in onion and saute until trasnsluscent
  • Next add ground turkey and using a spatula separate the meat. Cook it until the pink color disappears
  • Add chili powder, cumin powder and mix well.
  • Add in tomatoes and cook for about 3-4 min or until tender
  • Now add rice, beans chicken stock, water and bring the mixture to a boil
  • Cook for about 35-45 min. or until rice is tender. Serve warm to enjoy this easy turkey chili.

Notes

  • You can also use ground beef or ground chicken instead of turkey

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcal
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This easy turkey chili with brown rice is simple to prepare, healthy and a one pot meal. It is prepared using all healthy ingredients. Full of all traditional flavors.

 

Some more one pot recipe options that you may like:

  1. Chickpea Bulgur Wheat Recipe
  2. One pot spinach rice
  3. Health  barley soup
  4. Soba noodle soup

 

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  11. One pot meals are definitely the best so of course it was love at first sight when I saw this recipe. It looks absolutely scrumptious. I love that you added the brown rice. It really adds a unique flair while providing the body with healthy carbs (especially important in my household these days given the hubby’s intense workouts). Often times I will use quinoa in place of rice. . .so you’ve inspired me to try this in my chili the next time I make it.

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    • Hi Lynn! Adding brown rice to the chili makes it so filling and also provides good carbs and dietary fibers. Thank you for stopping by.

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  17. Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe at The Recipe Sharing Pin and Yum Party! I hope to see you next week. Pinned and Yummed.
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  20. This is another great and nutritious recipe of yours. It looks super delicious! If you want to share your posts on Sundays at Fitness & Food Link-Up we would love to have you! Have a great weekend!

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  22. 5 stars
    This looks so good! I love chili, but I never thought about adding rice! DUH! I love a stuffed bell pepper soup too, perhaps I could marry the 2 of these with your recipe? Just add the green bell pepper! Delish! And then top with a bit of cheese and sour cream! Girl, you got me wanting some soup for dinner! Pinned, stumbled and yummed! I’m going to try this! Thanks.

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    • Thank you Nikki. This chili with bell peppers and some cheese sounds interesting. I will also try this twist some day :).

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