Bulgur Chili Recipe

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This vegetarian chili is zesty, but it also offers a slight hint of sweetness. Because it doesn't have to simmer for hours like other chili recipes, it's ideal for serving to drop-in visitors. —Jeraldine Hall of Ravenden Springs, Arkansas

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Bulgur Chili Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. + standing Cook: 25 min.
  • Yield: 9 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup bulgur
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1-1/2 cups finely chopped green peppers
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 2 cups reduced-sodium tomato juice
  • 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce)
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Directions

  • Place bulgur in a large bowl; stir in boiling water. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Drain and squeeze dry.
  • In a large saucepan, saute green peppers and onion in oil until tender. Stir in the bulgur, tomato juice, beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, garlic, cumin and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 9 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 195 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 657 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 11 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat.

Originally published as Bulgur Chili in Light & Tasty October/November 2001, p39

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Reviewed on Oct. 06, 2011 by GrammyA

This was my first time to use bulgur in a recipe but wanted to try it because it was suitable for diabetics and lower in calories than my homemade chili. I left out the green peppers, because my husband doesn't like them, but added much more chili powder and a little more cayenne than the recipe called for. Also, I added beef base to make it taste more "Texan-y." My husband approved. I'm going to look for more recipes using bulgur. Thanks!

 
 
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