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Turkey & Cauliflower Chili

Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ cup cauliflower rice
  • 1 28-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • Shredded cheddar cheese, for topping (optional)

Directions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent. Add the ground turkey and cook through, breaking it up as it cooks with a wooden spoon. Add the tomato paste, chili powder and cumin and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Stir the tomatoes, chicken broth, beans and cauliflower rice into the pot; bring to a simmer. Partially cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Top with shredded cheddar, green onions and plain greek yogurt if desired!

Nutrition: 1/6 of recipe serving = 239 calories, 5.7g fiber, 18g carb, 9g fat, 20g protein

Recipe by: Gigi Ravenhall, RDN

Gigi Ravenhall is a Registered Dietitian at Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery focusing on pre and post-operative nutritional education and counseling. Gigi most enjoys the aspect of her work where she gets to know people on an individual basis to provide personalized support.