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  • Prep Time:20 minutes

  • Cook Time: 50 minutes

  • Serving Size:

  • Serves: 5 Servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 yellow onions (peeled and coarsely chopped)
2 zucchini (cubed)
2 sweet potatoes (cubed)
3 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
3 cans 16 ounce low-sodium dark red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
2 cans 14.5 ounce low-sodium diced tomatoes
2 cups frozen corn (unthawed)

Steps

Put the pot over medium heat and when it is hot, add the oil. Add the onions, zucchini, sweet potatoes, garlic and spices and cook, stirring from time to time, 20 minutes.
Add the kidney beans and tomatoes. Stir and cook, covered, until the squash is tender, about 30 minutes.
Add the corn and cook until warmed throughout.
Serve right away or transfer to a container once cooled. Refrigerate up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 427
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 480 mg
Carbohydrates 78 g
Dietary Fiber 21 g
Total Sugars 18 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 20 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 196 mg
Iron 7 mg
Potassium 1643 mg

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Vegetable Chili. Recipe source: USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.