Mean Lean Vegetable Chili

* Exported from MasterCook *

Mean Lean Vegetable Chili

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dish Mexican
Chili

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 Large carrots -- (about 3/4 lb. total
and chopped
1 Large onion -- coarsely choppe
1/2 lb.)
1 can (28 oz.) tomatoes
1 can (about 1 lb.) each black -- beans, pinto beans,
(or 3 cans of 1 kind)
3 tablespoons Chili powder
1/2 cup Sour cream -- (about) or
yogurt -- Crushed dried hot re

In a 4- to 5-quart pan over high heat, combine carrots, onion, and 1/2 cup
water. Stir often until liquid evaporates and vegetables begin to brown and
stick in pan, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes (break up with a spoon) and their
liquid, beans and their liquid, and chili powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce
heat and simmer, uncovered, to blend flavors, about 15 minutes. Ladle chili
into wide bowls; add sour cream and crushed chilies to taste. Makes 6 to 8
servings.
Per serving: 228 calories (17 % from fat); 4.3 grams fat, 863 mg sodium and 6.3
grams cholesterol.

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