Diabetic Recipe of the Week: Garden Veggie and White Bean Chili

Makes: 6 servings
Serving Size: 1 cup
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 cup chopped onions (about 1 onion)
1 cup diced carrots
2/3 cup diced zucchini
2/3 cup coarsely chopped cauliflower
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. chili powder, hot or mild
1 tsp. ground coriander
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 cans navy beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (4 oz.) diced green chilies
3 cups low-fat, reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/8 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup grated reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
Preparation
1. In a stockpot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and saute for about 6 minutes, until the onions are translucent. Add the carrots, zucchini, and cauliflower, and saute for 5 minutes.
2. Add the garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, coriander, cloves, and cayenne pepper, and saute for 2 minutes. Add the beans, chilies, and broth, and bring to boiling. Lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Remove the pan from the heat and add the salt and pepper. To serve, divide the chili among serving bowls and top with the grated cheese.
This recipe is from Diabetes Forecast Magazine
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