Zippy Vegetable Chili Recipe
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Zippy Vegetable Chili

By: Patricia Gibson 
"Pinto beans lend protein while vegetables provide homegrown goodness and pretty color to this chunky chili recipe from Patricia Gibson of Ferguson, North Carolina. Green chilies and salsa add a spicy kick to the broth."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (4)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 7 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
  • 3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 3/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can vegetable broth
  • 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chiles
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring onions, peppers and broth to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, salsa and seasonings; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes. Add beans and corn; simmer 5 minutes longer or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Garnish each serving with cheese.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 157 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 946 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 10 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1 very lean meat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2010 by Paula Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I took mis7up's review into consideration when I made this, expecting it to be unbearably hot...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2010 by mis7up Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was a doozie. Let me explain. I made this as written. And I have to say---tornado to the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2011 by EZ Bites   view full review
Wonderful, easy and delicious. When peppers aren't on hand just add more onion, beans and/or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2012 by MTCHYG Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Easy fast and delicious

 

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