This tasty, easy-to-prepare version of chili is a great addition to your Healthiest Way of Eating. Beans are a good source of health-promoting dietary fiber as well as a meatless source of protein. Enjoy!
Cajun Kidney Bean Chili Prep and Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Ingredients:
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 medium yellow or red bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, pressed
1 tsp paprika
1 TBS chili powder
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
2 cups cooked or 1 15 oz can (no BPA) kidney beans
1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
Salt, pepper and olive oil to taste
Optional: cooked ground turkey
Directions:
Chop onion and press garlic and let sit for 5 minutes to bring out their hidden health benefits.
Healthy Sautee onion and bell peppers for 5 minutes.
Add garlic, spices, tomatoes and kidney beans.
Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Season to taste with salt, pepper and olive oil.
Cajun Kidney Bean Chili Prep and Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Ingredients:
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 medium yellow or red bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, pressed
1 tsp paprika
1 TBS chili powder
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
2 cups cooked or 1 15 oz can (no BPA) kidney beans
1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
Salt, pepper and olive oil to taste
Optional: cooked ground turkey
Directions:
Chop onion and press garlic and let sit for 5 minutes to bring out their hidden health benefits.
Healthy Sautee onion and bell peppers for 5 minutes.
Add garlic, spices, tomatoes and kidney beans.
Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Season to taste with salt, pepper and olive oil.