White Turkey Chili with Zucchini, Bulgur & White Beans
Scale Recipe
Adjust ingredient quantities for your desired serving size
For the White Turkey Chili
Light yet hearty—this chili is a clean-burning fuel for cold-weather voyages or weeknight dinners
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Or Canola Oil
- 1 Pound 93%-Lean Ground Turkey
- 1 Large Onion, Diced
- 4 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 2 Medium Zucchini, Diced (About 3 1/2 Cups)
- ½ Cup Bulgur
- 2 Tablespoons Dried Oregano
- 4 Teaspoons Ground Cumin
- ½ Teaspoon Ground Coriander
- ½ Teaspoon White Pepper
- ¼ Teaspoon Salt
- 2 (15 Ounce) Cans No-Salt-Added White Beans, Rinsed
- 2 (4 Ounce) Cans Green Chiles, Mild Or Hot
- 4 Cups Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add ground turkey, onion, and garlic. Cook 3–5 minutes, breaking up meat, until no longer pink.
- Add zucchini and cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften.
- Stir in bulgur, oregano, cumin, coriander, white pepper, and salt. Cook 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add white beans and green chiles. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer, partially cover, and cook for about 50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced and bulgur is tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.
Prep: 15 min • Cook: 1 hour • Wait: No time
Notes
This chili is a galley-friendly blend of lean protein, whole grains, and vegetables—warming without weighing you down. Keeps in the ship’s stores for up to 4 days; flavor deepens overnight. Freeze for longer voyages.