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Turkey Sweet Potato Chili

How to get the "comfort" without the heavy, weighty feeling of comfort food? Turkey Sweet Potato Chili is a lighter version of a traditional chili, substituting ground turkey for beef and adding good-for-you ingredients like sweet potatoes, quinoa, cilantro, and black beans.
Course Main Course, Main Dishes and Wine Pairings
Cuisine American
Keyword Turkey Sweet Potato Chili
Servings 1
Author Jane, adapted from "What's Gaby Cooking," Gaby Dalkin

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons (divided) extra virgin olive oil I use California Olive Ranch EVOO Global Blend - for everyday
  • 1 lb. ground dark meat turkey
  • kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 4 medium garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 3-4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1- 14.5 oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1- 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, well rinsed
  • 2 cups sweet potato, peeled and cut into ½- inch cubes

Toppings for Serving

  • cilantro leaves, chopped
  • scallions, white and light green part only, sliced
  • shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • In a large heavy Dutch oven ( I used a 5½ qt Le Creuset enameled cast iron round Dutch oven), heat 1 tablespoon of the extra virgin olive oil over medium high heat. Add the ground turkey and brown the meat, breaking it up with a wooden spatula as it cooks. Season with salt and pepper. When the turkey is completely browned and cooked, transfer it to a bowl and set it aside.
  • Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil to the Dutch oven. Add the red onions and sauté for about 5 minutes or until the onions are softened but not turning brown. (Adjusting the heat if needed.) Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, and ½ teaspoon of salt, stir to combine. Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, black beans, and quinoa, stir to combine. Bring to a boil and then cover. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Add the cooked ground turkey and sweet potato, stir to combine. Return the chili to a simmer and cook for another 15 minutes covered (or until the sweet potatoes are softened.)
  • To Serve: Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with the toppings.