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White Bean Turkey Chili

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Ingredients

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White Bean Turkey Chili

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 yellow onionchopped

2 cloves garlicminced

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 tbsp cumin

1 tsp smoked paprika

⅛ tsp cayenne pepper

1 lb lean ground turkey

2 cans cannellini or Great Northern beansrinsed and drained

14 ½ ounces low sodium fire roasted diced tomatoes

3 cups low sodium chicken broth

1 limejuiced

¼ cup cilantrofreshly chopped

saltTo Taste

Instructions

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté 5-6 minutes until onion is translucent and softened. Add the garlic and spices and sauté 30 seconds more.

Add the ground turkey and 1/4 cup water and stir, breaking up the meat into pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.

While the turkey is cooking, mash one cup of the rinsed and drained beans in a bowl with a fork. When the turkey is cooked through, add the mashed beans, whole beans, tomatoes and chicken broth, and stir until combined. Bring to a boil, reduce heat slightly, and simmer 20-30 more minutes until thickened.

Remove from heat and add the lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper to taste. Serve with lime wedges and avocado if desired and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Brown Turkey Properly for Depth 🍂
Don't stir the ground turkey constantly—let it sit undisturbed for 2-3 minutes per side to develop a flavorful caramelized crust that builds the chili's savory foundation.
Bloom Your Spices in Oil 🌶️
Toast the cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika in the hot oil for 30-60 seconds before adding other ingredients to unlock their essential oils and intensify their complex flavors.
Finish with Fresh Lime & Cilantro 🍋
Reserve half your cilantro and lime juice to add at the very end of cooking—this preserves their bright, fresh character and prevents them from becoming bitter or muted by prolonged heat.
Crush Beans Strategically for Creaminess 🫘
Mash about one-quarter of the beans with a fork against the pot's side before serving to release their starches, creating a naturally creamy texture without dairy.
Low Simmer for 20+ Minutes 🔥
After adding all ingredients, maintain a gentle simmer rather than a rolling boil to allow flavors to meld and develop complexity while preventing the beans from breaking apart.