Paleo Turkey-Cashew Chili

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Like beans in your chili but on the Paleo diet? Chopped cashew nuts simmered in a tasty ground turkey chili give a similar effect to chewy beans.

Ready in: 1 hour 45 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
• 1 (28 ounce) can San Marzano tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 1 cup chopped unsalted cashew nuts
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder

Preparation method

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 1 hour 30 mins

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir the garlic and onion until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the turkey and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook and stir until the turkey is crumbly and browned.

2. Stir in the remaining ingredients, cover, and simmer 1 hour.