[NEW] Poblano Chili With Avocado Cream

The long list of ingredients may seem daunting, but this recipe is incredibly simple and perfectly flavored. As with many chilis, this dish is best prepared a day ahead and served reheated to give the flavors time to meld together.
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins
10 Servings
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[NEW] Poblano Chili With Avocado Cream

Ingredients

  • 2 t. paprika 1 T. chili powder 1 t. salt ½ t. dried oregano 1 t. black pepper 1/4 t. cayenne pepper
  • 1 lb. lean beef, cubed 3 T. olive oil 1 red onion, diced 2 poblano peppers, seeded and diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 1/2 t. cumin 4 c. low-sodium chicken stock 2 (
  • 4 oz.) cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes 2 (
  • 5 oz.) cans no-salt-added black beans 2 T. + 1 t. lime juice 2 avocados, divided 1/4 c. plain, non-fat Greek yogurt 2 t. minced fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Mix together paprika, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, oregano and cayenne. Toss with beef to coat.2. Heat the oil in a large stockpot. Add the seasoned beef and cook until browned. Remove from pan and set aside.3. In the same pan, cook the onions, peppers and garlic until soft. Add the stock, tomatoes and beef. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to a simmer for 40 minutes.4. Stir in the beans and cook another 10 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons lime juice and season with 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.5. In a food processor, puree together one avocado, yogurt, cilantro, remaining lime juice and cumin to make the avocado cream.6. Slice the remaining avocado. Garnish with avocado slices and cream.

Nutrition Facts

10 servings per container
Serving size 344 g
Amount per serving
Calories 321
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 5.3g 25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 40.7mg 13%
Sodium 332.2mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 21.6g 8%
Dietary Fiber 7.23g 25%
Total Sugars 3.1g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 16.7g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 89.6mg 6%
Iron 3.8mg 20%
Potassium 871.7mg 20%

*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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