Healthy, yet Man-Approved Chili

Submitted by AZRoxy63

"Chili so good he wont know its healthy!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 27
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground turkey
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 2 red peppers, diced
• 3 jalapenos, seeded and diced
• 2 medium zucchini, cubed pretty small
• 1 lb portabella mushroom, cubed small
• 6 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 28 ounces no-salt-added diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 15 ounces black beans, rinsed
• 15 ounces pinto beans, rinsed
• 15 ounces kidney beans, rinsed
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1⁄2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 8 ounces plain Greek yogurt
• 2 avocados, diced
• 3 (8 ounce) cans low-sodium tomato sauce
• 3 (4 1/2 ounce) cans diced green chilies

directions

1. In a large, heavy pot, heat olive oil over high heat. add onions, garlic, jalapenos, red pepper, ground turkey and green chilies and cook, stirring often, until soft. About 6 minutes.
2. Add the zucchini, mushrooms and cook another 4-6 minutes until veggies are tender and slightly browned.
3. Add all the spices and stir until fragrant. Then lower heat to medium and add in the tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, and vegetable broth.
4. Bring to a boil, then COVER and reduce heat to low. Allow pot to simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 more minutes.
5. Remove from heat and served garnished with fresh cilantro, diced avocado, and greek yogurt in place of sour cream. Can be served over brown rice as well. Enjoy!