Vegetarian Chili with Couscous

Name: Vegetarian Chili with Couscous Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. canola oil; 1 large onion chopped; 1 green pepper seeded and chopped; 2 cloves garlic minced; 2 Tbsp. chili powder; 1 Tbsp. dried oregano; 2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. sea salt; 1 bay leaf; 1 (28 oz.)can no-salt diced tomatoes; 1 (14oz.)can low-fat low-sodium chicken broth; 14 oz. water; 1 (15oz.)can black beans rinsed and drained; 1 (15oz.)can great northern beans rinsed and drained; 1 (15oz.)can dark red kidney beans rinsed and drained; 1/3 c. uncooked couscous

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Minutes to Prepare: 10
Minutes to Cook: 20

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. canola oil1 large onion, chopped1 green pepper, seeded and chopped2 cloves garlic, minced2 Tbsp. chili powder1 Tbsp. dried oregano2 tsp. ground cumin1/2 tsp. sea salt1 bay leaf1 (28 oz.)can no-salt diced tomatoes1 (14oz.)can low-fat low-sodium chicken broth14 oz. water1 (15oz.)can black beans, rinsed and drained1 (15oz.)can great northern beans, rinsed and drained1 (15oz.)can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained1/3 c. uncooked couscous

Directions

Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion, green pepper, and garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Add herbs, spices and salt to pan; stir well to coat vegetables. Add tomatoes, broth, water, and beans. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Add couscous and continue to simmer uncovered for 5 more minutes. Discard bay leaf and serve.

Makes 8 1-cup servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ROSEYJOSIE.

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 215.4
Total Fat: 3.1 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 778.5 mg
Total Carbs: 40.0 g
Dietary Fiber: 12.3 g
Protein: 12.1 g

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Member Reviews

SABRAV
I made a similar recipe and it was awsome. The only difference being that you just dump everything in a crock pot but the couscous (add in the last half hour) and omit the oil. Cook for 4-5 hours. One of my favorites. - 4/11/11