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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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Spoonful of Flavor

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