Low Calorie Turkey Chili
This Low Calorie Turkey Chili is just 180 calories per serving (2 cups) and is quick and easy to make! So low in calories that you can have 2 servings, or add all the toppings you want!All of the toppings are optional, but I have included the calories for each so you can do the math and figure out your serving. Special Tip: You can swap out the turkey for any ground meat, and the beans for any canned beans.
Ingredients
- Olive oil spray
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 ½ tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 bay leaves
- ¼ cup frozen corn
- 1 (28-ounce) can chopped tomatoes drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can white beans drained and rinsed
Optional Toppings:
- 6 Low Calorie Chips (adds 41 calories)
- ⅛ cup shredded cheese (adds 55 calories)
- ¼ avocado (adds 80 calories)
- 1 tablespoon sour cream (adds 23 calories)
- 1 tablespoon 0% greek yogurt - sour cream swap (adds 7 calories)
Instructions
- Spray a large pot lightly with olive oil and add in the turkey, onion, bell pepper, and cook until the meat is browned, and the vegetables are softened. About 10 minutes.
- Add garlic, and jalapeño, and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add in chili powder, cumin, bay leaves, and mix.
- Mix in the corn, tomatoes and the beans, increase the heat to medium high, and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer for 15 minutes, then remove the bay leaves and serve hot with your favorite toppings.