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Crowd-Pleasing Vegetarian Chili

Makes 6 servings

Vegetarian chili is a great meal planner today as most people are trying to reduce their intake of fat and increase dietary fiber. If desired, garnish with chopped green or red onion and a dollop of light sour cream.

 
1 tbsp vegetable oil 15 mL
1 onion, chopped 1
1 red bell pepper, chopped 1
2 cloves garlic, minced 2
1 stalk celery, chopped 1
1 to 2 tbsp chili powder 15 to 25 mL
2 tsp ground cumin 10 mL
1 can (28 oz/796 mL) tomatoes 1
1 can (14 oz/398 mL) black or red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1
1 can (12 oz/355 mL) corn kernels, drained 1
1 cup bran cereal 250 mL
3 cups cooked rice 750 mL
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 125 mL
  1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, red pepper, garlic and celery; cook until vegetables are tender. Stir in chili powder and cumin; cook for 1 minute.
  2. Add tomatoes, breaking up with spoon. Stir in beans, corn and cereal; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve over rice, sprinkled with cheese.
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Tips

Substitute 1 cup (250 mL) dried beans, soaked, cooked and drained, for the canned beans, if desired. If you have a slow cooker, use it to prepare dried beans for use in this recipe. Soak the beans, either overnight or using the quick-soak method. In a slow cooker, combine 1 cup (250 mL) soaked beans, drained, and 3 cups (750 mL) water. Cover and cook on Low setting for 8 to 10 hours. For convenience, cook the beans overnight, drain and refrigerate until ready to use.

Dietitian's Message

Although a rich source of vegetable protein, beans do not contain the full range of essential amino acids to be classified as a «complete» protein. Strict vegetarians must ensure they eat adequate amounts of grains and cereals, seeds and nuts and, if appropirate, dairy products and eggs, in addition to legumes

Nutrients per serving

Calories 317
Fat 6.8 g
Saturated Fat 2.4 g
Sodium 659 mg
Protein 12 g
Carbohydrate 59 g
Fiber 11 g

Very High in: vitamin C, thiamine, niacin, vitamin B6, folacin, magnesium, iron, fibre

High in: vitamin A, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, calcium, zinc

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