ZIPPY VEGETARIAN CHILI

Zippy Vegetarian Chili image

Hominy and garbanzo beans are interesting additions to this zippy chili recipe that uses canned goods from the cupboard. I often serve it with cornbread or flour tortillas for a speedy meal. It's economical, too. -Karen Hunt, Bellvue, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) hominy, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, undrained
2 small zucchini, halved and thinly sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1-1/2 to 2 cups water
1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Chopped green onions, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, combine the first 15 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with cheese and, if desired, green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 524mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges