Best South Beach Diet Tomatillo White Chili Recipes

SOUTH BEACH CHOCK-FULL-OF-VEGGIES CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add peppers, mushrooms, onion,celery, and garlic. Cook about 7 minutes until vegetables begin to soften. Add seasonings and continue to cook an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add beans and tomatoes with all their juices and bring to a gentle simmer. Simmer 25 to 30 minutes, until chili is fragrant and slightly thickened.

SOUTH BEACH DIET TOMATILLO WHITE CHILI

Steps:

• Season the cut chicken breast with the salt and 1/2 of the ground cumin seed.
• Brown the onion in olive oil in a large, heavy bottomed stock pot.
• Add the chicken and cook until nearly done.
• Add the garlic, oregano & jalapeno and cook another 5 minutes or so.
• Add the tomatoes and cook until they begin to break apart, about 10 minutes.
• Add the chicken broth, salsa verde (tomatillo sauce), green pepper, celery & jicama (if available). Stir well.
• Add the canellini (or garbanzo) beans & hominy and stir gently to mix well.
• Check for seasonings, adding more ground cumin, salt or jalapeno to your taste.
• Bring to a gentle boil then simmer on low for 1 1/2 hours until done.
• The jicama will stay crunchy, adding a bit of texture to the soup.
• Top with low fat cheddar or mexican cheese blend if desired.
• Excellent if served with cheese quesadillas.
• Enjoy!

SOUTH BEACH PHASE 1 CHILI RECIPE - (3.9/5)

Steps:

• Brown beef and diced onion. Drain off grease. Add other ingredients and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat and simmer for at least 15 min. Can also make in crockpot on low for hours.

TURKEY AND WHITE BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Saute onion and garlic. Add turkey, chili powder and cumin.
• Add beans, tomatoes with juice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper.

TWO BEAN CHILI CON CARNE (SOUTH BEACH DIET PHASE 2)

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef, 1 T of the chili powder, and cayenne. Cook, stirring to break up the pieces, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meat to a plate.
• Add pepper, onion, garlic, oregano, and remaining chili powder to same saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and their juices, black beans, pinto beans, and tomato sauce. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover, add cooked beef, and cook over medium heat until chili thickens, about 5 minutes. Serve warm.