Low-Calorie, Almost Fat-Free Vegetable Chili
A hearty and satisfying meal that is low in calories and fat, this chili is packed with colorful and nutritious vegetables, including carrots, bell peppers, onion, beans, tomatoes and corn. It has plenty of flavor from spices such as chili powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, and garlic with jalapeno to give it an extra kick. The best part is that this chili is almost fat-free, as it uses tomato juice and water to cook the vegetables. You can enjoy this chili on its own, or top it with some spring onions and sour cream. Try this vegetable chili today and you will be amazed by how delicious and filling it is.
Category: Mains
Source: www.thespruceeats.com
Equipment
Large pot |
Ingredients
Onion | |
Cloves garlic | |
Water | |
Carrot | |
Bell pepper | |
Bell pepper | |
Soy sauce | |
Corn kernels | |
Can kidney beans | |
Diced tomatoes | |
Tomato juice | |
Jalapeno | |
Chili powder | |
Oregano | |
Salt | |
Cayenne pepper | |
Optional: | |
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Green onions |
Instructions
Chop the onion, thinly slice the carrots and chop the bell peppers. Finely chop the jalapeno.
In a large nonstick pot, heat the garlic and onions for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the water and carrots and heat, stirring for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
Add green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and soy sauce, stirring to combine well. Heat for just another minute or two.
Reduce heat to medium-low and add all the remaining ingredients, except for the green onions.
Cover and allow to slowly simmer for at least 25 minutes and up to 40 minutes.
Adjust the seasonings to taste. Garnish with some sliced green onions or even a bit of cheese or sour cream if you're not eating vegan .
Nutrition
Serving size: | 1129.8 |
Energy: | 489.4 |
Ratio: | 0.4 |
Carbohydrate: | 76.0 |
Fat: | 9.8 |
Protein: | 29.1 |
Saturated fat: | 1.0 |
Sodium: | 3147.2 |
Sugar: | 33.1 |