When the temperature drops and summer turns into fall, nobody tastes better than a hot bowl of pepper.
Whether you just want to enjoy a piping hot bowl of chili peppers in the comfort of your own home, or you plan to soak your batch in a cheap cooker until Saturday morning, Pepper is a favorite recipe for a fall that’s not far off. Will be. Anytime soon
One of the things that makes pepper such a favorite is its ability. Classic, stuffed Texas peppers have been replaced with dozens of variations, including vegetarian peppers, yellow no bean peppers, whole 30 friendly peppers, white peppers or chicken peppers.
Below, you are about to add another version to this list: White Turkey Pepper. If you take a look at the nutritional facts below, you’ll find that this healthy recipe contains only 5.5 grams of net carbs per serving, and is low carb, gluten free, and completely keto friendly. ۔

What’s the Difference Between White Chili and Red Chili?

“White” chili gets its name from it’s appearance. Unlike red chili, which combines diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, ground beef, kidney beans, cayenne pepper, and chili powder, traditional white turkey chili typically simmers ground turkey, white kidney beans, green chilies, celery, and corn in broth. You also find many white chili recipes using some sort of shredded meat, such as shredded chicken or turkey.
To add a layer of creaminess to white chili, many recipes combine dairy with the broth, whisking in heavy whipping cream or heavy cream. To add a bit of spice, you might toss in a few diced jalapeños or green chilies. Finally, topping with shredded cheddar cheese or tortilla chips adds a little crunch.

How Do You Make Low Carb White Turkey Chili?

Most white pepper recipes require a variety of beans and corn – which is tasty, but not the least carb. To make your own delicious bowl of low carb peppers there, you need to exchange something.

Eliminate Any High-Carb Ingredients

To make this healthy chili recipe, you’ll first have to eliminate all legumes, including white beans, kidney beans, and black beans. While it might seem unorthodox to make a beanless chili, trust that there are still a breadth of flavors you can pour into this one dish.
Secondly, you’ll need to remove any grains. Many chili recipes are poured over quinoa or rice (particularly vegetarian chili), which add a filling agent to the recipe. If your family tradition is to serve chili with rice, there is one small keto-friendly swap you can make. Rather than pour over white rice (which contains an incredible 45 grams of carbohydrates per cup), this healthy turkey chili calls for cauliflower rice. Cauliflower rice is simply cauliflower shredded into rice-like strands, with a fraction of the carbohydrates.

Top With Low Carb, Healthy Options

While you might top your favorite chili with tortilla chips or other high-carb options, you’ll use keto-friendly toppings in this turkey chili recipe. Consider topping your chilli with avocados, diced bell peppers, shredded cheese, plain, Greek yogurt, bacon, or sour cream.

Why Should You Use Coconut Milk Instead of Heavy Cream?

To answer any lingering questions, yes, dairy is permitted on the keto diet. That being said, dairy products should be chosen only if they’re of the highest quality (grass-fed and organic whenever possible). In addition, while dairy does contain protein and healthy fats, it still contains sugar (lactose), making certain foods, particularly milk, half and half, and condensed milk, ill-suited for a low carb diet.
Dairy is fine in moderation, but a much better alternative is to choose a dairy-free alternative. In many recipes, including the recipe listed below, this means substituting coconut milk or coconut cream for milk or heavy cream.
Will Coconut Milk Make the Recipe Taste Like Coconut?

In most cases, no. Think of your favorite Thai curry dish: It’s rich, thick, and creamy, yet you can’t taste the coconut. The same holds true for many recipes, including this white chili.
If the recipe contains enough seasoning and other ingredients to cut the taste of coconut, you will rarely taste it. This is particularly true when a recipe contains red pepper flakes, black pepper, sea salt, or garlic, which seem to be incredibly efficient at eliminating the almost sweet taste of coconut. If you make the dish below and you still taste a hint of coconut, try slowly adding chicken broth to your mixture.

Why Is Coconut Consumption So Helpful on Keto?

Not only can coconut milk add an element of creaminess to soups and stews, it adds many nutrients you wouldn’t otherwise ingest. Coconut milk is a powerhouse of nutrients, praised for its health benefits.
Ninety-three percent of the content of coconut milk comes from fat, most of which comes from a certain type of saturated fatty acids called medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). Those following the keto diet refer to MCTs as an ideal energy source, but what makes these fatty acids so special?
Unlike many fatty acids, MCTs do not need enzymes to be broken down during digestion. Instead, they are transported directly to the liver where they can immediately be used for energy. This raises your ketone levels and causes minimal fat storage in your body. MCTs have also been shown to boost mental clarity, speed up your metabolism, strengthen your heart, and improve your digestion.

Work This White Chili Recipe into Your Weekly Meal Plan

This white turkey chili is the perfect healthy recipe to work into your weekly meal prep. It takes just five minutes to prep and a total cook time of just 15 minutes, ready to eat in 20 minutes.
If you’re a busy parent or a working professional, consider preparing your chili in an Instant Pot or slow cooker to follow the “set it and forget it,” cooking method. Otherwise, you can prepare it in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat on the stovetop.
With nearly 30 grams of protein and less than 6 grams of carbohydrates per serving size, this chili recipe will help you keep your carb count low and your meal plan exciting. For other new recipe ideas, check out the dinner recipe section on this site.

WHITE TURKEY CHILI

This crazy easy white turkey chili has saved me $1000’s in therapy sessions I would have needed to work through my glaring “dry white turkey meat” issues.

DURATION:

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes | Yield: 5

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb Organic ground turkey (or ground beef, lamb or pork)
• 2 cups riced cauliflower
• 2 tbsp. coconut oil
• 1/2 a Vidalia onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 cups full fat coconut milk (or heavy cream)
• 1 tbsp. mustard
• 1 tsp of: salt, black pepper, thyme, celery salt, garlic powder

INSTRUCTIONS

• In a large pot, heat the coconut oil.
• In the meantime mince the onion and garlic. Add it to the hot oil.
• Stir for 2-3 minutes then add in the ground turkey.
• Break up with the spatula and stir constantly until crumbled.
• Add in the seasoning mix and riced cauliflower and stir well.
• Once the meat is browned add in the coconut milk, bring to a simmer and reduce for 5-8 minutes, stirring often.
• At this point it’s ready to serve. Or you can let it reduce by half until thick and serve as a dip.
• Mix in shredded cheese for an extra thick sauce.