Keto Turkey Chili with Zucchini
This keto turkey chili with zucchini is great for a pot luck or game day meal! Veggies and lean protein simmered in a spicy tomato sauce - low carb and keto friendly!
Equipment
- Dutch Oven
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 2 lbs lean ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 red onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 stalks celery chopped
- 3 bell pepper cut into strips
- 4 cups zucchini sliced into half moons
- 1 28 ounce can Diced Tomatoes
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon Sea Salt or more, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes or more, to taste
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven, brown the turkey until it is fully cooked and there is no pink left on the meat (meat should reach internal temp of 165 Fahrenheit).
- Remove meat, drain any grease, and set aside.
- In the dutch oven, heat the olive oil in a pot and add the onion and garlic. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add the celery, bell peppers, zucchini and sauté for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes remainder of the spices, and the water to the pot. Add the cooked turkey back to the pot. Simmer on low heat for 1 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasonings - adding salt, pepper, or more crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Serve with your favorite toppings: cilantro, sliced avocado, sour cream, or shredded cheese!
Nutrition
Calories: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 29gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 102mgPotassium: 742mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 7688IUVitamin C: 74mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
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