Turkey-Lentil Chili

This turkey chili with lentils is hearty and full-flavored. It's made with onions, celery, tomatoes, turkey sausage, and a delicious blend of spices.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 240 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 cups dry lentils
• sea salt to taste
• 2 quarts vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound turkey sausage
• 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) container plain lowfat yogurt
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring lentils and vegetable broth to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onion, celery, and garlic; cook and stir until sausage is crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, turmeric, cumin, thyme, and red pepper flakes; cook for 5 more minutes.

Step 3

Stir sausage mixture into simmering lentils. Continue to simmer until lentils are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt. Garnish each serving with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.