Chili is a great meal to warm you up on a cold day. There are several ways to make chili, which makes it a flexible meal. This chili recipe doesn't use tomatoes, but uses a variety of other vegetables including zucchini, bell pepper, and corn.



 

    Serves: 8 servings    Total Time:  60 minutes Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes  

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## Ingredients

[Substitution Guide](/nourishing-our-community/teaching-kitchen/substitution-guide)

 Oil - 1 Tablespoon vegetable or olive oil Onion - 1 large, peeled and chopped Garlic - 3 cloves, peeled and minced Bell\_pepper - 1 (any color), cored, seeds and white ribs removed, and cubed Zucchini - 1 large or 2 small, trimmed and cubed Chili\_powder - 2 teaspoons to 2 Tablespoons (depending on how mild or spicy you like it) Oregano - 1 teaspoon dried Cumin - 1 teaspoon ground Salt - ¼ teaspoon kosher salt White\_beans - 2 (15 oz) can low-sodium small beans (such as navy or Great Northern), drained and rinsed Stock - 2-4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock (depending on whether you like it thicker or soupier) Chicken - 2 cups chopped or shredded cooked, from a rotisserie chicken or home-cooked Corn - 1 cup frozen or fresh corn kernels 

## Instructions

Step 1

Put the pot on the stove and turn the heat to medium. When the pot is hot, add the oil.

Step 2

Add the onion, garlic (fresh or powder), bell pepper, zucchini, chili powder, oregano, cumin, and salt and cook on low heat until the onion is very soft, about 20 minutes. Stir from time to time.

Step 3

Add the beans, stock, and chicken, cover and cook 15 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the lid, add the corn and cook until somewhat thickened, about 10 minutes. Now taste the chili. Does it need more spices? If so, add dome, then taste again.

Step 5

Garnish and serve right away, or cover and refrigerate up to 3 days.

 

### Notes

**Garnish for each serving (use any or all):**

- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 scallion, greens and white, chopped
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese
- Wedge of lime

## Nutrition Information

  Calories: 203 Calories Fat: 3 Saturated Fat: 0 Carbohydrates: Net Carb: 18 Dietary Fiber: 7 Protein: 21 Sodium: 411