Easy Low-Fat Chili

Name: Easy Low-Fat Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 7 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped green pepper; 2 cups water, divided; 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-salt diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (6 ounces) salt-free tomato paste; 2 to 4 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt, optional; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 7 servings.

"This zesty chili really hits the spot on cool fall days," confirms Janet Moore of Ogdensburg, New York.

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 cups water, divided
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-salt diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) salt-free tomato paste
2 to 4 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, cook the onion and green pepper in 1/2 cup water until tender. Add beans, tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir in chili powder, salt if desired, pepper and remaining water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 198 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 295mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 vegetable.

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