White Turkey Chili

Name: White Turkey Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 jalapeno chile (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired), minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; Coarse salt and ground pepper; 0.25 pound ground turkey (7 percent fat); 1 can cannellini beans (15.5 ounces), drained and rinsed; Garnishes, such as lime wedges, cilantro, sour cream, and grated cheese

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Martha Stewart Editors

Updated on September 25, 2020

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

1

It takes only 30 minutes to make a steaming bowl of this satisfying and comforting chili. Cannellini beans and ground white turkey meat are two healthy sources of protein.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno chile (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired), minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
Coarse salt and ground pepper
¼ pound ground turkey (7 percent fat)
1 can cannellini beans (15.5 ounces), drained and rinsed
Garnishes, such as lime wedges, cilantro, sour cream, and grated cheese

Directions

In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, jalapeno, garlic, oregano, and cumin; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add turkey and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until no longer pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Add beans and 3/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, while mashing some of the beans against side of pan to release starch. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper; garnish as desired.

Cook's Notes

Mashing some of the beans during cooking gives you the texture of a slow-cooked sauce without adding to your kitchen time. The ground turkey we've used for this recipe (7 percent) is made from dark meat and is moist and tender.