Lower Carb Turkey Chili

Bold, Comforting & Protein-Packed

This Lower Carb Turkey Chili is hearty, flavorful, and loaded with protein—without the heavy carbs you’d normally find in chili. With lean ground turkey, fresh veggies, fire-roasted tomatoes, and warm spices, it’s the perfect cozy dish for busy weeknights. Add your favorite toppings like Greek yogurt, avocado, or cheese, and you’ve got a satisfying meal in just about 30 minutes.

Recipe Details

Servings: 2
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 0.5 tbsp (7 g) avocado oil

• ½ small onion, diced

• 1 small red bell pepper, diced

• 2 ribs celery, diced

• 1 clove garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)

• 12 oz (340 g) ground turkey

• ½ (14.5 oz / 213 g) can fire-roasted tomatoes

• ½ tbsp (8 g) tomato paste

• 1 ½ tsp (2.5 g) chili powder

• ½ tbsp (3 g) paprika

• ¼ tsp (0.5 g) ground cumin

• Dash cayenne pepper

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Optional Toppings:

• Plain Greek yogurt

• 1 small avocado, diced

• 1 small jalapeño, sliced

• Reduced-fat shredded cheese

Directions

1. Heat avocado oil in a large pan over medium heat.

2. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery; cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Add ground turkey, garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring often, until turkey is fully cooked.

4. Stir in fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, and ⅛ cup water. Bring to a boil.

5. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15–20 minutes, allowing flavors to blend.

6. Remove from heat and serve warm. Add optional toppings as desired.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

• Calories: 330

• Carbohydrates: 16 g

• Protein: 35 g

• Fat: 14 g

Why You’ll Love It: A lighter take on classic chili that’s just as bold, comforting, and satisfying—perfect for anyone looking to cut carbs while keeping all the flavor.