Zucchini and Bean Chili

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 194.8
  • Total Fat: 1.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 758.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 37.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.7 g
  • Protein: 8.4 g

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Introduction

Delicious vegetarian chili. My husband didn't even miss the meat! Adapted from epicurious vegetarian and bean chili. Delicious vegetarian chili. My husband didn't even miss the meat! Adapted from epicurious vegetarian and bean chili.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    1 lb onion, coarsely chopped
    1 red bell pepper, 1/2 inch pieces
    i jalapeno, diced
    3 cloves garlic, diced
    1t oil
    1T chili powder
    1t cumin
    2t salt
    2 zucchini
    2 14 oz cans diced tomatoes
    1 14 oz can kidney beans, drained
    1T semi sweet chocolate
    3T cilantro, minced
    cheddar (optional)
    lite sour cream (optional)
    cilantro (optional)
    avocado (optional),

Directions

Saute pepper, onion, jalapeno and garlic in oil over medium high heat in a 4 qt pan for about 5 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin and salt, cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and zucchini, simmer partially covered, stirring occasionally for about 15 minutes. Stir in beans and chocolate and simmer, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro. Serve hot, topped with cilantro avocado, cheese and/or sour cream (in moderation!)

Serving Size: makes 6 servings