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INGREDIENTS

1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes
4 c reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
1 15 oz.can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 15 oz. can white (cannellini) beans, rinsed and drained
1 15 oz. can red kidney beans rinsed and drained
1 c. frozen baby lima beans, or regular lima beans
1 c. chopped onion
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 TBSP minced pickled jalapeno (from can or jar)
2 TBSP chili powder
2 TBSP dried Mexican oregano or regular oregano
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground coriander
1 - 2 tsp. hot sauce
1/3 c. couscous
1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/3 c. chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  salt and freshly ground black pepper
RECIPE

  • In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients but the couscous, shredded cheese, cilantro, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 6 - 8 hours or on high for 3 - 4 hours.
  • Five to ten minutes before serving (depending on temperature of slow cooker) add couscous, cover and cook until couscous is tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Just before serving, top each serving with shredded cheese and cilantro.
 

SERVING SUGGESTION

SERVING SIZE:
 1 cup

NUMBER OF SERVINGS:
 8

NUTRITION FACTS
 
Calories  260

Total Fat  2 g

Sodium  830 mg

Total Carbohydrates  44 g

Fiber  13 g

Protein  14 g
 

This information is for educational purposes only. It does not replace the advice of your physician. If you have any medical concerns or issues, contact your physician.