Lean and Green Turkey Chili

OPTAVIA Counts:

• 1 Lean
• 3 Green
• 1 Healthy Fat
• 3 Condiment

Fall will be here again before you know it and this Turkey Chili is a great addition to your meal offerings. With the perfect combination of flavors and spices be sure you have enough for the entire family to enjoy! Separate the white and green parts of the diced scallions. Use white in dish and save the green to garnish each bowl.

Could you enjoy American food at almost every meal? Complete this lean and green Turkey Chili recipe and you will have made a American entree that is absolutely amazing, keeps you on plan and satisfies your cravings! 

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 4

Cooking Time: 23 minutes

Prep Time: 7 minutes

Lean & Green Turkey Chili

Ingredients

• 1 tsp Oil
• 2 stalk Scallions Diced
• 1 large Red Bell Peppers Diced
• 1 medium Jalapeno Peppers Diced
• 1/4 tsp Salt (optional)*
• 2 small Garlic Cloves Minced
• 11/4 lbs Lean Ground Turkey
• 1,(28oz.) can Fire-roasted Tomatoes Diced
• 2 tsp Cumin
• 2 tsp Chili Powder
• 4 oz Avocado Sliced
• 2 oz Reduced-Fat Cheddar Cheese Shredded

Lean & Green Turkey Chili

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat, and cook the white part of the scallions with the peppers and salt(optional) for 2 or 3 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook about 1 minute.
2. Add the turkey, break it up into small pieces using a wooden spoon, and cook until it is cooked through.
3. Pour in the tomatoes fire-roasted tomatoes, cumin, and chili powder, stir till combined together. Cover, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes on low.
4. Ladle into bowls and top each with about 1oz. of avocado and about 1/2oz. of cheese. Sprinkle the green part of scallions on top.