Smoky Winter-White Bean Chili
Chilly weather means chili weather (am I right?). If you’re looking for new ways to enjoy a beloved classic, add this white bean rendition to the menu.
Ingredients
- 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 medium bell pepper, red, yellow, or orange, diced
- 2 stalks of celery, chopped (optional)
- 3 medium garlic cloves, minced (or ½ teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1⅓ pounds ground turkey or chicken, between 90 to 93% lean
- 30 ounces white beans, drained and rinsed
- 28 ounces “oven-roasted” diced tomatoes with liquid
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper*
- 1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice
Optional toppers
- Avocado
- Nonfat plain Greek yogurt or light sour cream
- Cilantro
- Salsa
Instructions
- Liberally coat a large pot or Dutch oven with oil spray and warm over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and celery, if desired, and sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 6 to 7 minutes, or until the onion are softened and lightly browned. Add the garlic, stir everything together, and cook until fragrant, about 30 to 60 seconds.
- Add the ground turkey or chicken. Use a spatula or large spoon to break up the meat as it cooks. Continue to cook about 6 to 7 minutes, until fully cooked.
- Add the beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), lime juice, and stir. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Enjoy with optional toppers, such as Greek yogurt or sour cream, chopped avocado, cilantro, and salsa.
Notes
*Skip if you’re sensitive to heat or increase to ½ teaspoon if you prefer super-spicy.
Nutrition Information per serving
Serving Size: 1 cupCalories: 235Carbohydrates: 24gProtein: 22gTotal Fat: 6g— Unsaturated Fat: 6g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 410mgPotassium: 627mgFiber: 7gTotal Sugar: 6g— Natural Sugar: 6g— Added Sugar: 0gVitamin C: 10mgIron: 4.4mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.