Nutrition Facts

Serving Size¼ of recipe
Calories357
Total Fat8 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Sodium1,615 g
Total Carbohydrate59 g
Dietary Fiber13 g
Protein18 g

Servings and Times

Servings4

Tip: Save the leftovers for lunch.

Ingredients and Preparation

IngredientsMeasures
Canola oil 1 tablespoon
Small white onion, chopped 1
Green bell pepper, chopped 1
Garlic cloves, minced 2
Diced tomatoes with added puree 1 28-ounce can
Kidney beans, drained*1 16-ounce can
Black beans, drained*1 16-ounce can
Cumin 1½ tablespoons
Chili powder 1 tablespoon
Dried oregano 1½ teaspoons
Salt ¼ teaspoon
Water 1 cup
Light sour cream¼ cup
Reduced-fat grated cheddar cheese ¼ cup

*To reduce sodium content, rinse beans in a strainer under cool running water.

  1. Directions
  2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, peppers, and garlic. Cook 3-4 minutes, or until slightly softened.
  3. Add tomatoes and beans to the pot. Stir in cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and water.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat and simmer 20 minutes or more, stirring occasionally, until the chili reaches desired thickness.
  5. Top each bowl of chili with 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1 tablespoon cheese.