Slow Cooker 3-Bean Turkey Chili

"Slow Cooker 3-Bean Turkey Chili" lands at 19.5g of protein for 231 calories a serving, which makes it an easy way to hit a protein target on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound without overeating. It leans pungent and spicy, so save it for a day your stomach is settled rather than right after an injection.

Ingredients

• 1.3 lb 20 oz 99% lean ground turkey breast
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes (drained)
• 1 16 oz can tomato sauce
• 1 4.5 oz can chopped chilies
• 1 15 oz can chickpeas (drained)
• 1 15.5 oz can black beans (drained)
• 1 15.5 oz can small red beans (drained)
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro for topping
• optional toppings (shredded cheddar (avocado, sour cream, etc))

Method

1. 1Brown the turkey with the onion in a skillet over medium-high until cooked through, then move it to the slow cooker along with the beans, chilies, chickpeas, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder and cumin; stir to combine.
2. 2Cook on HIGH for 6–8 hours or LOW for 10–12.
3. 3Top with onion, cilantro and any toppings you like.
4. 4Instant Pot: hit Sauté, add a little oil, and brown the turkey and onion, breaking up the meat until cooked through. Stir in the beans, chilies, chickpeas, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder and cumin.
5. 5Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes, then let the pressure release naturally.
6. 6Top with onion, cilantro and your favorite toppings.

Tips for GLP-1 appetites

• Not the gentlest option on a rough stomach day — better suited to when appetite and digestion feel normal.
• Go lighter on the strong aromatics (garlic, onion, spice rub) if smells are a trigger right now.
• At 19.5g of protein a serving, this alone gets you a meaningful chunk of the way to a daily 80–120g protein target.