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Vegetarian Chili

Kid-approved recipe packed with veggies and beans, and topped with cheese.
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Bowl of chili topped with shredded cheddar cheese.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Makes: 8 cups
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 cup corn, fresh, frozen or canned and drained
1 can (15.5 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14.5 ounces) stewed tomatoes with juice
½ cup bulgur, uncooked
1 cup water
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
¾ cup grated cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Rinse fresh vegetables under running water before preparing.
  3. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat (350 degrees F in an electric skillet).
  4. Add garlic, onion, pepper and mushrooms and sauté until tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  5. Add remaining ingredients except cheese.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet and cook until bulgur is soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle with grated cheese and serve.
  8. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Use kidney or black beans instead of pinto beans.
  • Cook your own dry beans. One can (15 ounces) is about 1 ½ to 1 ¾ cups drained beans.
  • One large ear of corn makes about 1 cup of cut corn.
  • Top with chopped cilantro, avocado, plain yogurt or any mix.
  • Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce if you like a spicy chili.
  • If you like a thinner chili, add more water at the end of step 5.

Comments

Submitted by healthnut23 on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 17:14

Good! Very filling!

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