As the Chicago winter hits it's peak, there's nothing quite like a warm bowl of chili. At LEAP, we believe that healthy eating can be delicious and satisfying, it's just a matter of finding the right recipes.
In this blog post, we're hosting a virtual chili cook-off featuring three fantastic and wholesome chili recipes, each showcasing a different kind of lean meat. Get ready to spice up your meal prep with these protein-packed and flavor-rich healthy chili variations.
Turkey and White Bean Chili:
Ingredients:
1 lb lean ground turkey
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed
1 can diced tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions:
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add diced onion and cook until softened.
Add ground turkey and garlic, cooking until the turkey is browned.
Stir in cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Add white beans, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
Let the chili simmer for 20-25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
Chicken and Black Bean Chili:
Ingredients:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh avocado and cilantro for garnish
Instructions:
In a large pot, sauté diced chicken until browned.
Add chopped onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper, cooking until softened.
Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Add black beans, crushed tomatoes, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
Let the chili simmer for 25-30 minutes, ensuring the chicken is fully cooked.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh avocado slices and cilantro.
Beef and Sweet Potato Chili:
Ingredients:
1 lb lean ground beef
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can diced tomatoes
1 cup beef broth
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Salt and pepper to taste
Greek yogurt and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions:
In a large pot, cook ground beef until browned.
Add diced onion and sweet potatoes, sautéing until slightly softened.
Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
Add kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and beef broth to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
Let the chili simmer for 20-25 minutes, allowing the sweet potatoes to become tender.
Serve hot, garnished with a dollop of Greek yogurt and chopped green onions.
Ditch the notion that chili can't be both healthy and hearty. These three chili recipes, each featuring a different kind of lean meat, prove that nutritious meals can be as delicious as they are satisfying. Whip up a batch, share with your workout buddies, and embrace the warmth and flavor of fall with these protein-packed chili variations. Your taste buds and muscles will thank you!
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