November 06, 2025

Healthy Recipe: Sweet Potato Turkey Chili

Warm up with a hearty, healthy twist on classic chili.

By Independence Good Living

Cody C/for PhillyVoice

When the temperature drops, a warm bowl of chili always hits the spot. This version keeps things light without losing any of the comfort. Made with lean ground turkey, fiber-filled black beans, and nutrient-rich sweet potatoes, it’s packed with flavor and good-for-you ingredients. The combination of spices, jalapeño, and a touch of lime adds just the right amount of heat and brightness. It’s easy to make, satisfying to eat, and perfect for a healthy weeknight meal that still feels like a treat.

Sweet Potato Turkey Chili — makes 6 servings

Ingredients:
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 diced white onion
• 1 minced jalapeño (remove the seeds for a less spicy chili)
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1 pound of ground turkey
• ½ teaspoon of kosher salt
• 1 large diced sweet potato
• 1 lime, zest grated and juiced
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can of diced tomatoes
• 1 (15.5-ounce) can of black beans
• 1 teaspoon of cumin
• ¾ teaspoon of chili powder
• ½ teaspoon of black pepper
• Cilantro for garnish (optional)
• Grated Mexican cheese blend for garnish (optional)

Directions:

In a large skillet with high sides over medium-high, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, for about 8 minutes, or until translucent. Add the jalapeño and garlic and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the turkey and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally to break up the meat, for about 8 minutes, or until the turkey is no longer pink. Add the sweet potato and cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until the sweet potato begins to soften. Add the lime zest, tomatoes, beans, cumin, chile powder, and black pepper and cook, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender. Immediately before serving, stir in the lime juice. Serve with cilantro and cheese, if using.

Nutritional Information:
Calories: 287

Fat: 11

Protein: 20

Carbs: 31

Sodium: 929