Turkey Chili with Black Beans and Chickpeas
Turkey Chili with Black Beans and Chickpeas brings a balanced, robust flavor from toasted spices, tender ground turkey, and a medley of vegetables. The mix of black beans and garbanzos adds hearty texture, while tomatoes create a rich base that thickens as it simmers. Ideal for cozy weeknights or casual game-day dinners, it’s comforting without feeling heavy.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Turkey Chili with Black Beans and Chickpeas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 87
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
If using turkey, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, then cook and stir the ground turkey for about 10 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, until it is no longer pink. Remove the turkey and set it aside, leaving the oil in the pan.
- 2
Add the onion, green peppers, and carrots to the saucepan, and cook and stir for about 10 minutes, until the onion is translucent and the vegetables are tender. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and black pepper, then add the diced tomatoes, frozen corn, black beans, garbanzo beans, and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- 3
Transfer about 1 1/2 cups of the chili to a food processor and puree for about 1 minute until smooth. Pour the puree back into the pot to thicken the chili. Add the cooked turkey meat and return the chili to a simmer over medium-low heat.
- Calories 278.76 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 18.45 g Good Source 37%
- Carbohydrate 37.44 g 14%
- Total Fat 7.22 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.45 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 33.05 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 770.32 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 9.26 g Good Source 33%
- Total Sugars 11.42 g --
- Added Sugars 0.24 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 112.28 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.86 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 837.9 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 97.68 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 10.2 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Turkey Chili with Black Beans and Chickpeas is made with 13 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 278.76 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Turkey Chili with Black Beans and Chickpeas made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, Cooked Turkey. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Turkey Chili with Black Beans and Chickpeas?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 278.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Turkey Chili with Black Beans and Chickpeas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Turkey Chili with Black Beans and Chickpeas healthy?
- Turkey Chili with Black Beans and Chickpeas has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 278.76 calories and 18.45 g of protein, or 37% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 770.32 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.45 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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