Half Hour Chili

HALF HOUR CHILI

4 Preparation Time :

Categories : Chili Low-fat

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

4 tb Vegetable stock

3 Onions, chopped

1 Carrot, chopped

1 tb Minced jalapeno pepper

(fresh or canned)

2 Cloves of garlic, minced

3 ts Chili powder (3-4 tsp)

1 t Ground cumin

1 Can (28 oz) tomatoes,

1 Can (14 oz) tomatoes,

Chopped with their juice

1 t Brown sugar

1 Can (15 oz) red kidney beans

Drained and rinsed 1/3 c Fine or medium grain

Bulgur

1/2 c Nonfat plain yogurt

1/3 c Chopped scallions

1/4 c Chopped fresh cilantro or Parsley

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 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. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -