Half hour chili

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4tablespoonsVegetable stock
3Onions, chopped
1Carrot, chopped
1tablespoonMinced jalapeno pepper
(fresh or canned)
2Cloves of garlic, minced
3teaspoonsChili powder (3-4 tsp)
1teaspoonGround cumin
1Can (28 oz) tomatoes,
Chopped with their juice
1Can (14 oz) tomatoes,
Chopped with their juice
1teaspoonBrown sugar
1Can (15 oz) red kidney beans
Drained and rinsed
cupFine or medium grain
Bulgur
½cupNonfat plain yogurt
cupChopped scallions
¼cupChopped fresh cilantro or
Parsley

Directions

In a Dutch oven or a large saucepan, heat the vegetable stock over medium heat. Add the onions, carrot, jalapeno peppers, garlic, chili powder and cumin. Braise, covered, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the onions and carrots are soft. Add the tomatoes with their juice and the sugar; cook for 5 minutes over high heat. Stir in the beans and bulgur, and reduce heat to low. Simmer the chili, uncovered, for 15 minutes, or until thickened. Serve with yogurt, scallions, and cilantro or parsley on the side.