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    Low Carb Chili with Turkey & Beans

    February 13, 2022 by Chelsea Blake 1 Comment

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    Warm, comfy, and simmered in a blend of delicious spices... this low carb chili is the perfect dinner for a cold evening.

    Bowl of low-carb chili on a blue napkin

    Ok, ok, I live in Miami; but it's almost 60 degrees outside and that's freezing for me. It's basically the one day of the year I get to wear boots and make something warm. For those of you who live in "the north", I hope this provides you with a toasty meal to keep you warm. You need it more than I do.

    Bowl of low-carb chili on a blue napkin

    M.Y. Low-carb Mediterranean Meal Plan

    This recipe conforms to the M.Y. Low-carb Mediterranean Meal Plan, a plan that I custom created for people without a gallbladder who want to follow a low-carb diet. This meal plan is not as strict as keto, but is still fairly low-carb and incorporates healthy fats into each balanced meal. For more information, click here.

    This recipe makes 7 servings. It's perfect for a Sunday evening dinner. While the chili is simmering, you can boil some eggs and do other meal prep for the week. Then, you'll have leftover chili to eat during the week as well. Leftovers can be kept in a sealed container in the refrigerator for several days.

    For more recipes on the M.Y. Low-carb Mediterranean Meal Plan, click here.

    Suggested Appetizer

    I recommend eating an appetizer before each main meal. The appetizer should be small and incorporate bitters. Make sure you eat your appetizer slowly and fully taste the bitters. I provide a suggestion below, but you can choose something else if you prefer.

    For this dish, I recommend a spoonful of kimchi wrapped in a lettuce leaf as your appetizer. This is one of my favorites, as kimchi includes natural probiotics. Plus, kimchi is usually spicy, and it will get you in the mood for a warm spicy bowl of chili. Simply munch on your kimchi wrap while the chili is simmering.

    Bowl of low-carb chili on a blue napkin

    Make It Keto

    You could easily make this dish keto-friendly by omitting the beans (or not, depending on your daily goal for net carbs) and adding additional olive oil.

    📖 Recipe

    Bowl of low-carb chili on a blue napkin

    Low Carb Chili with Turkey & Beans

    Warm, spicy, low-carb chili with minimal beans and lots of flavor.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 7

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 large onion (or 2 small onions)
    • 2 cups bell pepper, chopped
    • 7 cloves garlic
    • 2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 7 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 pounds ground turkey
    • 7 cups beef broth (bone broth recommended)
    • 1 cup canned diced tomatos
    • 1 ¾ cup beans (kidney or navy)
    • 10 cups spinach (or chopped kale)
    • 2 teaspoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • 2 teaspoon oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon psyllium husk powder (optional)
    • dash cayenne (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Chop the onion and bell pepper. Mince the garlic. Put them in a large pot with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Sauté on medium-high heat for 10 minutes.
    • Move the veggies to the side of the pot and then add the ground turkey to the hot pot. Use a wooden spoon to break up the meat. Sear the meat for 5-8 minutes, or until brown on one side.
    • Add all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to low and simmer for at least 20 minutes. Taste half way through and add additional spice if needed.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Low Carb Chili with Turkey & Beans
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    368.2
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    17.7
    g
    27
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    2.9
    g
    18
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    0.1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    2.6
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    11.2
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    71.3
    mg
    24
    %
    Sodium
     
    1832.6
    mg
    80
    %
    Potassium
     
    1088.7
    mg
    31
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    16.2
    g
    5
    %
    Fiber
     
    5.6
    g
    23
    %
    Sugar
     
    4.6
    g
    5
    %
    Net Carbs
     
    10.6
    g
    Protein
     
    38.1
    g
    76
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    5607.4
    IU
    112
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    72.5
    mg
    88
    %
    Calcium
     
    111.7
    mg
    11
    %
    Iron
     
    4.2
    mg
    23
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Amounts may vary depending on the specific brand and/or type of ingredients you use. Sugar alcohols and other sweeteners that typically do not effect blood glucose levels, including but not limited to erythritol and allulose, are excluded from the carb count.

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    1. Christobol

      February 13, 2022 at 8:33 pm

      5 stars
      Looks delicious; light but filling and warms the soul!

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