Chili Vegetarian Style

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes

1 Tbsp (15mL) extra virgin, olive oil
1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed, fine chopped
1/2 cup (125mL) chopped onion
1 small cooking onion, sliced
1 1/3 cups (325mL) red & yellow peppers, chopped
6 tsp  (30mL) chili powder
1 1/2 tsp  (7mL) paprika
1/4 tsp  (1mL) garlic powder
3/4 tsp (3mL) ground (cayenne) red pepper
1/3 cup (75mL) SPLENDA® Granular
3 Tbsp (45mL) cider vinegar
1 28-oz (796mL) can crushed tomatoes with thick tomato puree
2 19-oz (540mL) cans black beans (Do Not Drain!)
2 19-oz (540mL) cans dark red kidney beans (Do Not Drain)
1 19-oz (540mL) can cannellini beans/white kidney beans (Do Not Drain!)
1 10-oz (284mL) can corn kernels

Salt to taste (opt.)
  1. In a large, non stick, stock pot heat olive oil. Sauté jalapeno, onions, and red & yellow peppers over medium heat until onions are translucent (5-8 minutes). Add the remaining ingredients and slowly bring to a boil. Cover pot and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes. Serve hot.* Serves 16.

* This chili, like most chilis, tastes best the day after it is made. Refrigerate chili in covered pot overnight. Bring to a boil over a low heat, stirring constantly.

* Serve with SPLENDA® Festive Corn Bread

 

Nutritional Analysis (Approximate values) Per Serving

Calories: 160
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Protein: 9 g
Total Fat: 1.5 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 480 g

Exchanges Per Serving 2 starches

Note: If spicier chili is preferred, increase the ground cayenne red pepper to 1 teaspoon, & increase the chili powder to 7 teaspoons. If sweeter chili is preferred, increase SPLENDA® Granular to 2/3 cup.


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