High-Protein Chili: Discover a Hearty, Healthy Recipe!
A hearty and healthy high-protein chili recipe that is perfect for a nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground turkey or chicken
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground turkey or chicken over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 30 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with your choice of toppings.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground meat with lentils or additional beans.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more chili powder or hot sauce.
- This chili can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg