Quinoa, Bean, and Ground Turkey Chili

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup dry quinoa
• 2 cups turkey broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the ground turkey. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the black beans, pinto beans, quinoa, turkey broth, water, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper (if using).
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked through.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Information:

Serving size: 1 cup

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Protein: 25g
• Fiber: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Hearty and flavorful
• Suitable for a crowd
• Can be made ahead of time
• Customizable with toppings such as cheese, sour cream, and onions

User Comments:

• "This chili is delicious! The combination of quinoa, beans, and ground turkey makes it both filling and flavorful."
• "I love that this recipe is easy to make and doesn't require any exotic ingredients."
• "I made this chili for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the taste."
• "I added a bit more chili powder to give it a bit more of a kick, and it was perfect."
• "This chili is a great way to use up leftover ground turkey and beans."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To make this chili vegetarian, substitute plant-based ground meat for the ground turkey.
• If you don't have quinoa, you can substitute brown rice or barley.
• To add more heat, add more cayenne pepper or a chopped jalapeño pepper.
• For a thicker chili, simmer for longer. For a thinner chili, add more liquid.