[NEW] Easy Chili

An easy recipe for a beginner chef, this would make a great meal to prep with the kids. It's delicious enough that your guests will think you and your kids are pros! Tip: You can use frozen, canned, or fresh corn. Any will be fantastic. If you're using canned, look for the low-sodium options.
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Prep Time: 15 min.
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins
4 Servings
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[NEW] Easy Chili

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 green pepper, diced 1½ cups corn 2 (
  • 6 oz.) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 (
  • 8 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp. chili powder (or to taste)

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Instructions

  1. Combine onion, garlic and green pepper in a skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until softened (5-10 minutes).
  2. Add remaining ingredients. Allow the chili to come to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer on low until thickened.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 449 g
Amount per serving
Calories 249
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.1g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 821.6mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate 51g 19%
Dietary Fiber 12.49g 45%
Total Sugars 15.4g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 12.9g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 135.4mg 10%
Iron 5.1mg 30%
Potassium 1218.2mg 25%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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  • Added Sugar
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