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Wheat Berry Chili

Wheat Berry Chili in a bowl
Makes: 8 Servings

Wheat berries add a unique texture to this flavor-packed chili recipe. This hearty, colorful one pot meal is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup wheat berries
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1/2 green pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 yellow pepper, chopped
  • 4 teaspoons chili powder, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce, no salt added
  • 2 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups beef broth, 99% fat free, reduced sodium
  • 1 15-ounce can kidney beans, low sodium
  • 1 15-ounce can white beans, low sodium

Directions

  1. Cook wheat berries in 3 cups of water for 1 hour until tender; add more water if necessary; drain.
  2. Rinse with cool water and drain thoroughly.
  3. In the microwave on medium heat, cook onions and green and yellow peppers for 1 minute, or until desired softness.
  4. In a 4-quart pot, combine remaining ingredients with wheat berries and microwaved vegetables.
  5. On stovetop, bring to a boil and simmer uncovered 1 hour or until desired consistency is reached, stirring occasionally.

Notes

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Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 232
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 452 mg
Carbohydrates 46 g
Dietary Fiber 12 g
Total Sugars 9 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 13 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 102 mg
Iron 4 mg
Potassium 804 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 232
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 46 g
Dietary Fiber 12 g
Total Sugars 9 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 13 g
Minerals
Calcium 102 mg
Potassium 804 mg
Sodium 452 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 4 mg
Magnesium 96 mg
Phosphorus 267 mg
Selenium 25 mg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 59 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 35 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 10 mcg
Folate 82 mcg
Thiamin 0.8 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 3 mg
Choline 46 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1 ounces
Vegetables 1 1/4 cups
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