VEGETARIAN CHILI OLE!

Vegetarian Chili Ole! image

I combine ingredients for this hearty chili the night before, start my trusty slow cooker in the morning and come home to a rich, spicy meal at night! -Marjorie Au, Honolulu, Hawaii

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 6h35m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups frozen corn
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 ounce Mexican chocolate, chopped
1 cup water
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 tablespoon cornmeal
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional
Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, chopped green onions and crumbled queso fresco

Steps:

In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Combine water, tomato paste, cornmeal, chili powder, salt, oregano, cumin and, if desired, pepper sauce until smooth; stir into slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender., Serve with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 559mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges