FIERY SQUASH CHILI

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Healthy, low calorie chili Nutrients per cup 6 g. protein 1 g. fat 28 g carbs 7 g. fibre 130 calories

Provided by Elaine Douglas

Categories     Casseroles

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 c chopped onion
1 can(s) 28-oz (796 ml) can diced tomatoes
1 can(s) 398 ml (14 oz) can tomato sauce
1 Tbsp chili powder (less if you don't like heat)
1 tsp each of cinnamon and dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp each of cayenne and allspice
3 clove garlic, minced
4 c coarsely chopped squash or cubed sweet potato
2 yellow or green peppers, chopped
1 can(s) 19 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 c frozen corn or peas
1 c chopped fresh cilantro or parsley or spinach
low fat sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. In a large, wide saucepan sweat onion in 1 Tablespoon of oil until translucent.
  • 2. Add diced tomatoes with tomato sauce, spices and garlic.
  • 3. Bring to a boil over high heat, then stir in squash. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered and stirring occasionally, until squash is tender, about 30 min.
  • 4. Stir in peppers, beans and frozen corn. Boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until peppers are soft, 10 to 15 minutes more.
  • 5. Stir in cilantro and spoon into bowls. Top with sour cream.

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