Low-Calorie, Almost Fat-Free Vegetable Chili

Name: Low-Calorie, Almost Fat-Free Vegetable Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American,Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1/2 medium onion, coarsely chopped; 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons water; 1 large carrot, thinly sliced; 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/2 cup corn kernels; 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans; 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (12-ounce) can tomato juice, or V8; 1 small jalapeño, or other small spicy pepper, minced; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 thinly sliced green onion, for garnish, optional

A vegetable-rich chili, featuring tomato juice and a reduced bean content, offers a low-calorie, low-fat, and nearly fat-free option suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets.

⭐ 4.4 (38 reviews) Prep: 20 minCook: 50 minTotal: 70 minYields: 8 servings

Category Tags:

Side Dish Entree Soup

Cuisine Tags:

American Tex-Mex

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Instructions

In a large nonstick pot, heat garlic and onions for 3 to 4 minutes.
Add water and carrots, stirring and cooking for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
Stir in green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and soy sauce, heating for 1 to 2 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium-low; add all remaining ingredients except green onions.
Cover and simmer for 25 to 40 minutes.
Adjust seasonings. Garnish with green onions, adding optional cheese or sour cream if not following a vegan diet.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 120 kcal

Carbohydrate: 23 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Fiber: 7 g

Protein: 7 g

Saturated Fat: 0 g

Sodium: 700 mg

Sugar: 8 g

Fat: 1 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g