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Vegetable Chili

Vegetable Chili in a bowl
Makes: 5 Servings
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Chunks of zucchini, sweet potatoes, and frozen corn add a creative twist to this chili dish. Combined with canned beans and diced tomatoes this tasty one-pot meal will hit the spot.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 yellow onions, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 2 zucchinis, cubed
  • 2 sweet potatoes, cubed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 3 16-ounce cans low-sodium dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 14.5-ounce cans no salt added diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups frozen corn

Directions

  1. Put the pot over medium heat and when it is hot, add the oil. Add the onions, zucchini, sweet potatoes, garlic, and spices and cook, stirring from time to time, for 20 minutes.
  2. Add the kidney beans and tomatoes. Stir and cook, covered, until the squash is tender, about 30 minutes.
  3. Add the corn and cook until warmed throughout.
  4. Serve right away or transfer to a container once cooled. Refrigerate up to 5 days.

Notes

Source:

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 2 cups
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 435
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 441 mg
Carbohydrates 77 g
Dietary Fiber 23 g
Total Sugars 19 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 20 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 211 mg
Iron 7 mg
Potassium 1713 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 435
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4 g
Linoleic Acid 3 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.5 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 77 g
Dietary Fiber 23 g
Total Sugars 19 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 20 g
Minerals
Calcium 211 mg
Potassium 1713 mg
Sodium 441 mg
Copper 1 mg
Iron 7 mg
Magnesium 156 mg
Phosphorus 444 mg
Selenium 6 mg
Zinc 3 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 488 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.8 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 49 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 4 mg
Vitamin K 34 mcg
Folate 133 mcg
Thiamin 1.4 mg
Riboflavin 0.5 mg
Niacin 5 mg
Choline 125 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 3 1/2 cups
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