LOW SODIUM CHILI RECIPE AND INSTRUCTIONS

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: lean ground chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Lean ground chicken is lower in fat, while ground beef may be less expensive.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: canned chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned pinto beans

Chickpeas are a great source of protein, while pinto beans are often cheaper.

diced tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes provide a vibrant flavor, while crushed tomatoes are often less expensive.

chili powder

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds depth, while cayenne is a more affordable spice.

Cook 1 pound of peak small red beans in 12 cups of water for about 3 hours until ready.

Brown 1 pound of ground turkey with diced onion in a crock pot.

Add cooked beans to the crock pot with the browned turkey and onion.

Stir in 2 cans of petite diced tomatoes and 1 can of no salt added tomato sauce.

Add 4 tablespoons of homemade chili powder to the mixture.

Let the chili simmer on low in the crock pot for the day.

Taste the chili and adjust flavors as needed, adding more garlic powder or onion powder if desired.

If the chili tastes sweet, add 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder to balance the flavor.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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