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Bowl of chili for a thermos lunch
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High-Protein Turkey Chili Thermos Lunch (Kid-Friendly)

A mild turkey and bean chili that stays warm in a thermos until lunchtime — about 33g protein per serving.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chili
  • 1 lb ground turkey 93% lean
  • 1 can kidney beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken or beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon mild chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt to taste
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping

Method
 

  1. Cook the ground turkey and onion over medium heat until no longer pink.
  2. Add beans, tomatoes, broth, chili powder, and cumin; stir to combine.
  3. Simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Taste and adjust salt; reduce chili powder for younger kids.
  5. Preheat the thermos, empty it, and fill immediately with hot chili.

Notes

Preheat the thermos with boiling water before packing so the chili stays hot until lunch.