It’s Chili, Chowder, or Stew Saturday – Mediterranean Chili

September 28, 2019 at 6:03 AM | Posted in It's Chili Soups or Stews Saturday | 1 Comment
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This week’s It’s Chili, Chowder, or Stew Saturday is a recipe for Mediterranean Chili. Made using; Olive Oil, Onions, Bell Peppers, Garlic, No Salt Added Chickpeas, No Salt Added Stewed Tomatoes, Low Sodium Vegetable Juice, Red Pepper Flakes, Reduced Fat Feta Cheese, and Basil. It’s only 185 calories and 22 net carbs per serving (1 cup). The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you’ll find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes Management Tips, Diabetes News, and so much more. Be sure to check it out soon! Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Mediterranean Chili

Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 bell peppers, coarsely chopped (1 green and 1 yellow)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (16 ounces) no-salt-added chickpeas, drained
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 cup low-sodium vegetable juice
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions
1 – Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add bell peppers and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2 – Stir in chickpeas, tomatoes with their juices, vegetable juice, and red pepper flakes; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 12 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

3 – Ladle into shallow bowls; top with feta cheese and basil.

Yield: 5 servings.

Serving size: 1 cup per serving.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 185 calories, Carbohydrates: 30 g, Protein: 9 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 4 mg, Sodium: 340 mg, Fiber: 8 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/soups-stews/mediterranean-chili/

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