Soups

Turkey and Veggie Chili

From time to time we like to share articles from other healthy, diabetic websites. This recipe was taken from Turkey & Veggie Chili – Diabetes.org and we encourage readers to also use them as a source when searching for good quality diabetic recipes.

This Recipe Serves 8

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 1 medium zucchini (6 ounces), diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 16 oz lean ground turkey
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can, no-salt-added diced tomatoes
  • 1 (28 oz) can, no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15.8 oz) can great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15.25 oz) can no-salt-added kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Spray a large soup pot with cooking spray. Add the onions, carrots, and zucchini, and sauté  over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes or until the onions turn clear. Add the garlic and sauté 30 more seconds.
  2. Add the ground turkey and cook until brown. Add the remaining ingredients; mix well and bring the chili to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Recipe Cost = $10.00

Choices/Exchanges: 1 Starch, 2 Nonstarchy Vegetable, 2 Lean Protein

MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Confirm all ingredients are gluten-free and this dish can be made gluten-free.

– Recipe taken from diabetes.org