Smoky Turkey Lentil Chili | Canadian Turkey

Nutritional Information

Per serving

Calories:

577

Protein:

55g

Fat:

15g

Carbohydrates:

56g

Sodium:

778mg

Credit
Turkey Farmers of Canada and Lentils.org

Ingredients

1 kg ground Canadian turkey
2 cups whole grain lentils
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 large onion, diced
2 cans diced tomatoes (2 X 796ml cans)
1 can (398 ml) black beans
1 can (398 ml) refried beans
1 package chili seasoning (40 g)
½ can (148ml) Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (optional)
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp sweet smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
½ cup water, if needed

TIP: To cut down on cooking time during a busy week, you can cook the lentils and ground turkey ahead of time and refrigerate until needed, up to 2 days ahead.

Directions

Cook lentils according to package instructions.
While lentils are cooking, heat olive oil in a large pot.
Add onions and cook until translucent, 5-7 minutes.
Add garlic and cook through, an additional 2 minutes.
Add turkey and cook through, 8 – 12 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add tomatoes, spices and Chipotle peppers and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
Add lentils, black beans and refried beans. Simmer for an additional 15 minutes, until flavours are thoroughly incorporated. If mixture is too thick, add water to desired consistency.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve!