Turkey-Vegetable Chili - kidney friendly

This might be a good use for leftover turkey, or just something warm on a cold evening.

Turkey-Vegetable Chili
Diet types:
CKD, non-dialysis, Dialysis, Diabetes

Recipe submitted by DaVita renal dietitian Robin from Connecticut.

Portions: 6 Serving size: 3/4 cup
Ingredients
nonstick cooking spray
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound lean ground turkey
1/2 cup onion
2 cloves fresh garlic
2 cups zucchini
14 ounces canned stewed tomatoes, crushed
2 teaspoon chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation
Chop onion and zucchini. Mince garlic cloves.
Spray pan with cooking spray and add oil.
Sauté ground turkey, onion, garlic and zucchini until squash is tender.
Drain excess liquid well.
Add stewed tomatoes and spices.
Simmer covered for approximately 1/2 hour.

Renal and renal diabetic food choices
2 meat
2 vegetables, medium potassium
Carbohydrate choices
1/2

Nutrients per serving
Calories 164
Protein 17 g
Carbohydrates 6 g
Fat 8 g
Cholesterol 47 mg
Sodium 214 mg
Potassium 517 mg
Phosphorus 189 mg
Calcium 56 mg
Fiber 2.0 g

Helpful hints
Two medium zucchini yields approximately 2 cups.
Substitute lean ground beef for turkey if desired.
Serve over cooked rice or pasta for a filling meal.
Be sure to count as 2 servings of vegetables in your daily meal plan to allow for the potassium in this recipe. If you are on a low-potassium diet, stick closely to the recommended portion.