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Instant Pot Turkey Chili with Sweet Potato and Quinoa is a healthier take on your favorite hearty chili! This meal is a fall favorite that the whole family will love and it cooks in the Instant Pot for an easy weeknight dinner. #turkey #chili #sweetpotato #instantpot #pressurecooker #dinner #recipe #weeknightmeal
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Instant Pot Turkey Sweet Potato Quinoa Chili

Turkey Sweet Potato Quinoa Chili is a healthier take on your favorite hearty chili! This meal is a fall favorite that the whole family will love and it cooks in the Instant Pot for an easy weeknight dinner.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 261kcal
Author Ashley C.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil divided
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 whole onion diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
  • 1 large sweet potato peeled and cubed
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Red pepper flakes diced avocado, sour cream, shredded cheese and cilantro, for serving

Instructions

  • Using the sauté function on your Instant Pot, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add turkey and brown until cooked. Remove to a bowl.
  • Add 1 more tablespoon of oil and add onions, pepper, sweet potato, and garlic. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes until onion is translucent.
  • Stir the turkey back into the pot and add the remaining ingredients (quinoa through red pepper). Cook on Manual High for 20 minutes. Perform a quick release after cook time is up. Season to taste with salt and pepper if necessary.
  • Serve with red pepper flakes, diced avocado, sour cream, grated cheese, and/or cilantro to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 21.4g | Protein: 18.6g | Fat: 11.4g | Saturated Fat: 2.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.5g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 53.3mg | Sodium: 301.9mg | Potassium: 256.8mg | Fiber: 3.2g | Sugar: 2.8g | Vitamin A: 4960IU | Vitamin C: 94mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 3.6mg