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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

10 25 35

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 Nov. 24, 2010 by BrendainPa

To cut down the sodium, I subbed no-salt added black beans for the ranch style. I think you could pretty much use whatever you have on hand; this recipe lends itself well to that. Was very well received by my husband and son. And the bulgur is a much better "meat" substitute than the TVP that you can buy.

Reviewed on Sep. 06, 2010 by mrjack03

So easy to make and delicious!

Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2010 by princesslisa41286

very heart, the bulgur looks like meat, i took someone elses advice and added cocoa powder and i added a little cinnamon, but it was great before i added it

Reviewed on Oct. 07, 2009 by vellenww

Easy and delicious! Can't believe how much the bulgur is a perfect substitute for ground meat.

Reviewed on Oct. 06, 2009 by mistydtoo

Made it yesteday and it was great. My husband and son saw the recipe and knew there was no meat otherwise I don't think they would have known. Great consistancy and flavor.

Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2009 by greytgal

This is similar to a recipe we have used for years. We add a 1/2T of plain cocoa powder to it.

Everyone loves it and doesn't believe there is no meat in it due to the flavor.

Reviewed on Oct. 01, 2009 by dreamlady1931

look in the cooked bean section near the Kidney and baked beans. Ranch-style beans are spicier- than baked beans.

Reviewed on Oct. 01, 2009 by jmp0801

I was thinking they were baked beans but that's just a guess.

Reviewed on Oct. 01, 2009 by mandg1047

What is ranch-style beans?