Protein Turkey Chili Recipe
This protein turkey chili proves comfort food can lift weights, pay bills, and still taste bold.
Rich spices, hearty beans, and sassy plant turkey simmer together, because salads already had enough attention.
Grab a bowl, a spoon, and zero guilt, darling, because cozy dinners deserve protein and personality.
Protein Turkey Chili Recipe
This vegan protein turkey chili delivers warmth, muscle-friendly fuel, and deep flavor without animal drama.It works for meal prep, lazy dinners, or flexing nutritional responsibility politely.
Ingredients
- Plant-based turkey crumbles soy or pea protein: 250 g
- Olive oil: 1 tbsp
- Onion finely chopped: 1 medium (¾ cup)
- Garlic minced: 1 tbsp
- Tomato puree: 1 cup
- Kidney beans cooked: ¾ cup
- Black beans cooked: ¾ cup
- Vegetable broth: 1½ cups
- Chili powder: 1½ tsp
- Cumin powder: 1 tsp
- Smoked paprika: 1 tsp
- Oregano dried: ½ tsp
- Salt: ¾ tsp
- Black pepper: ½ tsp
Instructions
- Heat a pot with olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and sauté 3 minutes until soft and confident.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add plant turkey crumbles and cook 5 minutes, stirring gently.
- Mix chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper evenly.
- Pour tomato puree and vegetable broth, stirring well.
- Add kidney beans and black beans, using ¾ cup each.
- Simmer uncovered 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust seasoning, then serve hot like you mean it.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Total Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 13 g
- Protein: 28 g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving %)
- Iron: 30%
- Vitamin B6: 22%
- Magnesium: 24%
- Potassium: 26%
- Zinc: 18%
Additional Notes / Tips to Enhance the Flavor
Add cocoa powder if depth matters to you.Top with vegan yogurt for balance and emotional stability.
Let it rest ten minutes, because even chili benefits from patience.
