Mean Lean Vegetable Chili

* Exported from MasterCook *

Mean Lean Vegetable Chili

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Posted

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 large carrots -- (about 3/4 lb.
-- total
and chopped
1 large onion -- coarsely chopped
1/2 pound )
1 can (28 oz.) tomatoes
1 can (16 0z) black beans
1 can (16 oz) pinto beans
1 can (16 oz) kidney beans
(or 3 cans of 1 kind)
3 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 cup sour cream -- (about) or
yogurt
crushed red pepper -- to taste

In a 4- to 5-quart pan over high heat, combine carrots, onion, and 1/2 cup wate
r. Stir often until liquid evaporates and vegetables begin to brown and stick i
n pan, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes (break up with a spoon) and their liquid,
beans and their liquid, and chili powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat an
d simmer, uncovered, to blend flavors, about 15 minutes. Ladle chili into wide
bowls; add sour cream and crushed chilies to taste. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Per
serving: 228 calories (17 % from fat); 4.3 grams fat, 863 mg sodium and 6.3 gra
ms cholesterol.

Busted by Christopher E. Eaves <cea260@airmail.net>


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