Slow Cooker Healthy Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili with Quinoa

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

canola oil

1 lb

lean ground turkey

2 tsp

kosher salt, divided

2 cloves

garlic, minced

small yellow onion, diced (about 1 to 1¼ cup)

red bell pepper, seeded and diced (about 1 to 1¼ cup)

1 tbsp

chili powder

2 tsp

cumin

1/2 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

1 cup

diced sweet potato

1 tbsp

diced jalapeño pepper, plus more for garnish

1 15 ounce can

light kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 15 ounce can

dark kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 28 ounce can

crushed tomatoes

3 cups

water

1/2 cup

quinoa

Chopped cilantro, lime wedges, green onion, sour cream, cheese, or diced avocado for garnish