Low Fat Black Bean Chili Recipes

EASY LOW-FAT CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook the onion and green pepper in 1/2 cup water until tender. Add beans, tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir in chili powder, salt if desired, pepper and remaining water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

LOW-FAT TURKEY CHILI WITH BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
• Add the onions, peppers, carrots, and garlic.
• Cook about 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until veggies are tender and onions are golden.
• Add the cumin and chili powder, then stir in the turkey, breaking up the meat.
• Once the turkey is cooked through, add the salsa, black beans, chicken broth, and tomato paste.
• Simmer about 45 minutes over medium heat.
• The chili should thicken as the liquid is reduced.

LOW-FAT BLACK BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Soak the beans overnight, drain and rinse.
• Cover the beans with water in a large pot, bring to a boil and simmer 1 hour.
• Add the remaining ingredients except the parsley and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until the beans are tender, adding more water if needed.
• Remove the orange quarters and serve over cooked whole grains; sprinkle with parsley.

LOW-FAT BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients into a medium saucepan.
• Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until beans are tender and begin to split.
• Serve immediately.