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Turkey and Vegetable Chili Verde

Kale and turkey make this unique version of chili more flavorful and nutritious. Turkey is lower in fat content than the ground beef usually used in chili. The kale adds a great nutritional boost, providing a rich source of vitamin K, A, C, and manganese, just to name a few of the long list of nutrients found in this cruciferous vegetable. Enjoy!

Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped 3 medium cloves garlic, chopped 1 lb ground turkey 1 4 oz can diced green chili 1 15 oz can of diced tomatoes 1 TBS + 4 cups chicken broth 4 cups finely chopped kale 1 15 oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed 2 TBS chopped fresh oregano 3 TBS chopped fresh cilantro salt and black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Chop garlic and onion and let sit for at least 5 minutes to enhance their health-promoting benefits.
2. Heat 1 TBS broth in a medium soup pot. Healthy Sauté onion in broth for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently. Add garlic and ground turkey with a pinch of salt and pepper. Continue to sauté, breaking up turkey for another 5 minutes.
3. Add diced tomatoes, chili, and broth to turkey mixture and bring to a boil on high heat. Stir in chopped kale, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for another 10 minutes.
4. Add beans, simmer for another several minutes and add herbs, salt, and pepper.

Serves 4

Nutritional Profile

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Turkey and Vegetable Chili Verde 1.00 serving 698.63 grams 305.65 calories Nutrient Amount %DV Nutrient Density World's Healthiest Foods Rating vitamin K 552.15 mcg 690.2 40.6 excellent vitamin A 10913.37 IU 218.3 12.9 excellent vitamin C 104.50 mg 174.2 10.3 excellent protein 38.54 g 77.1 4.5 excellent dietary fiber 8.48 g 33.9 2.0 good manganese 0.62 mg 31.0 1.8 good iron 4.79 mg 26.6 1.6 good World's Healthiest Foods Rating Rule excellent DV>=75% OR Density>=7.6 AND DV>=10% very good DV>=50% OR Density>=3.4 AND DV>=5% good DV>=25% OR Density>=1.5 AND DV>=2.5%

In-Depth Nutritional Profile for Turkey and Vegetable Chili Verde

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