Turkey-Lentil Chili

Name: Turkey-Lentil Chili
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 3 quarts
Ingredients: 2 cups dry lentils; 2 quarts vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 pound turkey sausage; 2 medium whole (2-3/5" dia) (blank)s tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes; 1 pinch sea salt to taste; 1 (8 ounce) container plain lowfat yogurt; ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Rating: 4.59 stars

99 Ratings
80 Reviews
13 Photos

This is such a great and filling recipe, you hardly notice it's good for you!

By GG

Recipe Summary

prep:

35 mins

cook:

35 mins

total:

1 hr 10 mins

Servings:

Yield:

3 quarts

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

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

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Step 2

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the garlic, onion, celery, and sausage; cook and stir until the sausage is crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, turmeric, cumin, thyme, and red pepper flakes; cook 5 minutes more.
Step 3

Stir the sausage mixture into the simmering lentils. Continue simmering until the 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 to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

240.3 calories; 17.5 g protein; 26.8 g carbohydrates; 29.7 mg cholesterol; 669.9 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (80)

Most helpful positive review

littlehemmy

09/05/2008

We all enjoyed this tremendously - I used one pound of ground turkey (not sausage) two cans of diced chili-ready tomatoes and added carrots. I found that I needed more broth to thin it up a bit - ended up adding two more cups. I also felt it needed lots more cumin salt and pepper. We served with whole wheat naan bread and everyone cleaned their bowls! Very healthy dish - good for your heart!!! Read More

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kcruise

07/25/2012

This is a GREAT recipe!! So versatile so healthy so yummy. Thank you for sharing! Read More

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99 Ratings

5 star values: 67
4 star values: 27
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 2

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littlehemmy

09/05/2008

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elle55407

02/10/2008

I thought this was a really nice recipe. I am not a big fan of pork sausage, but I did like the turkey sausage. I omitted the celery as I also don't care for celery. And I cut down on the garlic by 1/2. I love garlic, but I think you would have only tasted garlic had I put in the full amount called for. I also lightened it up a bit by adding a little chicken stock, as indeed, it is very thick. And I used sour cream instead of yogurt. But dang! This was pretty good!! Served it with warm crusty sour dough rolls, and it was a very full meal. I will definitely make it again. Thanks for sharing. Read More

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YOYOLI

09/06/2008

My husband and I really enjoyed this dish. It was hearty enough without being overly heavy and the flavor was good but not too strong. I made the recipe without any modifications and I would make it the same way again. Read More

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Christina

10/21/2008

We LOVED this recipe. I made it for my husband and I thinking my kids wouldn't eat it but they and their friends all had seconds and thirds! Read More

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Jim Gotis

06/15/2010

This was very very good. I only had one cup of Lentils so I added a cup of split green peas. This was a great addition. I also used only 1 quarts broth instead of2 to get a thicker chili. I also added a little corn to give a nice sweet crunch Read More

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Natalie Hahn

11/30/2009

A favorite of mine - make it at least once a month. Healthy tasty etc. I do add more spices as other reviewers recommended. Read More

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Tina Young Llopis

11/22/2010

I didn't have any turkey sausage so I used some grilled chicken breasts instead. The chili was a hit at my school's chili cookoff! Read More

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Andrew

01/13/2011

Loved it. I chopped up two red bell peppers and added them to the vegetables and they added a delicious flavor. Read More

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KEVINMCCALL

04/18/2011

Good base needed a bit more spice in my opinion but will make again. Read More

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kcruise

07/25/2012

This is a GREAT recipe!! So versatile so healthy so yummy. Thank you for sharing! Read More

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Nutritional Information

Turkey-Lentil Chili

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Calories: 240.3

% Daily Value *

protein: 35 %

carbohydrates: 9 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 45 %

sugars:

fat: 11 %

saturated fat: 8 %

cholesterol: 10 %

vitamin a iu: 21 %

niacin equivalents: 20 %

vitamin b6: 15 %

vitamin c: 12 %

folate: 41 %

calcium: 8 %

iron: 22 %

magnesium: 20 %

potassium: 16 %

sodium: 27 %

thiamin: 19 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.