Easy Lean Turkey & Lentil Chili Recipe | In The Kitchen With Tori Cooking Vlog

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans provide protein at a lower cost.

lentils

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: canned lentils

Canned lentils save time and are often less expensive.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Crushed tomatoes can be more affordable and still flavorful.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Water can be used to reduce sodium and cost.

Prepare all vegetables by cutting them up in advance.

In a small bowl, combine 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of cumin, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of oregano, chili powder to taste, and salt to taste; mix well and set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a large pan over low heat until melted.

Add chopped onion to the pan and sauté for about 3 minutes until translucent.

Add minced garlic and chopped jalapeno to the pan; mix well and cook for another minute.

Add the mixed spices to the pan and cook for 1 minute to combine flavors.

Add 1 pound of ground turkey to the pan; cook until browned and no pink remains, breaking it apart as it cooks.

Add 1 can of fire roasted diced tomatoes, 1 cup of spiralized butternut squash, and 2 cups of low sodium vegetable stock to the pan; stir to combine.

Add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup to the mixture; stir well.

Add 1 cup of lentils to the pan; mix everything together thoroughly.

Cover the pan and let it simmer on low heat until the lentils are cooked and everything is melded together, checking occasionally to ensure it doesn't burn.

Once cooked, check the seasoning and adjust salt if necessary.

Serve hot, garnished with oregano and chopped kale.

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