Bobby’s Lighter Chili

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307 fewer calories
16g less fat

Servings: 8 cups
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy

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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
1 green bell pepper diced
1 medium onion, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 tablespoons finely chopped pickled jalapeno peppers
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans petite cut diced tomatoes  
1 (15 1/2-ounce) can red kidney beans
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans
1 cup medium salsa
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded cheese
1/2 cup chopped scallions

Directions

Heat oil in large nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until the turkey is browned, about 6 minutes. Add the bell pepper, onion, celery, jalapeno, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. 

Add the tomatoes, beans, salsa, chili powder, cumin, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are blended and the chili begins to thicken, about 1 hour. Serve with the cheese and scallions.

Original recipe courtesy Paula Deen: Jamie’s Chili

Nutritional Information: Per Serving: (1 cup) 260 Cal (21% from Fat, 39% from Protein, 40% from Carb); 26 g Protein; 6 g Tot Fat; 2 g Sat Fat; 2 g Mono Fat; 27 g Carb; 7 g Fiber; 3 g Sugar; 104 mg Calcium; 4 mg Iron; 622 mg Sodium; 45 mg Cholesterol

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Reader Comments:

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This chili is GREAT, so much flavor... I made it while I have been on Weight Watchers and I have calculated 6 points for one serving.. my family loved it and I did not tell them that it was low in calories until they started raving about it.. My grandson ate three bowls of it..

By kay bylenga on October 07, 2012

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I just love this site and i lkie trying thr recipes from Paula and Bobby lighter recipes and Jameis recipes.

By Bonita Oakes on May 19, 2012

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Made this for my husband and he loves it!!! Im not really a Chili person but this recipe changed my mind...VERY DELICIOUS!!!!

By Amanda on August 21, 2011

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although the chili was wonderful, I missed the traditional flavor of Beef. thanks for the tips Paula!!!

By Anonymous on December 06, 2010

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Very good! I'll definitely make it again. My family loved it. Thanks Bobby

By Anonymous on February 25, 2010

I love paula’s recipes but am really enjoying Bobby’s Lighten it up recipes!!! We are dieting and I don’t feel like i am having to miss out!1

By Sally Edstrom on September 23, 2010

I just made Bobby’s chili recipe and suffice it to say..it does NOT suck!!  Really good!!!  I am not a huge fan of paula deen (but my mom is) and somehow I got to this website and recipe and since I am in the middle of losing weight I was looking for something lighter to make but still have heartiness to it and flavor and this has both!!!

By annette on February 21, 2010

I made Bobby’s Chili for Super Bowl Sunday and it was a big hit! It was the easiest recipe. My husband BBQ’d and later I chopped up some Louisana hot links and put it in the chili…it was yummy! Thank you!

By Leimomi Orta on February 09, 2010

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