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A green bowl of turkey chili with yams, black beans, sweet potatoes, and tomato pieces, garnished with fresh cilantro and a slice of cornbread. The bowl sits on a striped cloth napkin with a spoon beside it.
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Turkey Chili with Yams & Black Beans

This Turkey & Yam Chili with Black Beans is easy to make, done in 30 minutes or less, and is incredibly satisfying. This recipe makes about 8 servings and is great for meal prepping for an easy grab-and-go lunch.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 336kcal
Author: Heather

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 1 large red bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 3 large garlic cloves coarsely chopped
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 large yams peeled and diced
  • 30 oz canned black beans rinsed and drained
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 28 oz water fill after adding tomatoes
  • ½ large orange zested
  • fresh cilantro optional
  • bacon bits optional

Instructions

  • In a large pot, add the oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the onions and red pepper and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the onions are translucent and soft.  
  • Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, red pepper flakes and salt and stir to combine. Add the ground turkey and cook, stirring occasionally until no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes.  Add the yams, black beans, crushed tomatoes, water and zest and stir.  
  • Cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until it begins to thicken.  Taste for salt and pepper and season if necessary.
  • Serve with torn cilantro leaves and crispy bacon bits, if desired.  And don't forget the cornbread!

Nutrition

Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 1075mg | Potassium: 1619mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1373IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 4mg
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