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!
Servings: 8
Calories: 189kcal
Equipment
- Dutch Oven
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 2 lbs lean ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin 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: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 742mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 7688IU | Vitamin C: 74mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg