Bison Eggplant Chili

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 tbs Olive oil1/4 Onion (minced/diced)2 Cloves Garlic (minced)1 Red Pepper (diced)4 oz Ground Bison1 Small-Med Eggplant (peeled & diced)2 Cups fresh greenbeans (snapped)1 Can Tomatoes & Okra1 Can Tomato Sauce1 Tbs Chili Powder1 Tsp Cumin1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder1/2 Tsp Onion PowderSalt & Pepper (to taste)1 Tsp Smoked Paprika (Optional)Dash Cayenne Pepper (Optional)Dash Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (Optional)
Directions
1. Peel & dice eggplant. Place in bowl and salt liberally. Set aside to allow eggplant to release juices.
2. Chop all other veggies, keeping them separate.
3. Add 1 tbs olive oil to pot over med heat, add onion & peppers. Saute until softened.
4. Add garlic & Bison. Cook until meat is cooked. Remove to bowl.
5. Add 1 tbs olive oil to pot add green beans & eggplant. Allow to cook for about 5 min or until softened.
6. Add meat mixture back to pot.
7. Add tomatoes & okra and tomato sauce.
8. Heat through, then add spices. The optional spices will make the dish spicier and more intense.
9. Allow to cook over low heat for 30-45 min. The eggplant will get very soft.
10. Season as needed with salt & pepper.


Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BELLE10293.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 191.9
  • Total Fat: 7.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 17.5 mg
  • Sodium: 865.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.9 g
  • Protein: 10.3 g

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