Easy Low-Fat Chili

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 7 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

"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

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.

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

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