Bean and Veggie Chili Recipe

This have-it-your-way chili is easy to make vegetarian, or, you can add in ground turkey, beef or even a meat substitute for extra protein. Enjoy the slightly sweet flavor added by the carrot.

Ingredients

Directions

Before you begin: Wash your hands.

1. Combine oil, onion and garlic in a large pot over medium heat. Add the meat or meatless crumbles, if using.
2. Cook and stir until the onion is wilted and the meat is lightly browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
3. Add celery, peppers, carrots, beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, oregano, cumin, paprika and pepper. Stir well, cover and reduce heat; simmer gently for 20 minutes. Adjust the chili powder, oregano and black pepper to taste.
4. Serve with green onions, cilantro and sour cream.

Cooking Note

• Double the batch and freeze in individual portions or family-size batches.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1½ cups

Calories: 300; Total fat: 12g; Saturated fat: 4.5g; Cholesterol: 35mg; Sodium: 540mg; Carbohydrate: 28g; Dietary fiber: 8g; Protein: 23g