Tuesday, May 5, 2009

{soups-salads-and-salad-dressings} Spicy Three-Bean Chili



Spicy Three-Bean Chili
Light & Tasty


"Even my meat-loving family devours this hearty meatless chili," says Melissa Mendez of Gilbert, Minnesota. "Since it's more fun to eat with your hands, we scoop it up with chips! It's fast, simple to make and freezes well."

SERVINGS: 8
CATEGORY: Low Fat
METHOD:
TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 30 min.

Ingredients:
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup vegetable broth
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 can (16 ounces) spicy fat-free refried beans
1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions

Directions:
In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, saute the peppers, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, broth, chili powder, cumin and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes.
    Stir in refried beans; simmer 10 minutes longer. Garnish each serving with 2 teaspoons each of cheese and green onions. Yield: 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Nutrition Facts
One serving:1-1/4 cups
Calories: 201, Fat:3 g, Saturated Fat:1 g, Cholesterol:3 mg, Sodium:803 mg, Carbohydrate:34 g, Fiber:8 g, Protein:10 g, Diabetic Exchange:
2 starch, 1 very lean meat, 1 vegetable.

 

 

 
 
 
 

            Beth Layman  :)


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