Bulgur and Chickpea Chili Recipe


Submitted by cornelia

Makes 6 servings


Vegetarian

Ingredients
1 tbsp vegetable oil,canola
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves , minced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 1/2 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp cumin
3 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
1 cup stock, vegetable, low fat and low sodium
3 1/2 cups chickpeas, cooked, drained and rinsed
3/4 cup bulgur wheat
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Directions
  1. In large pot, heat oil over medium heatCook onions, garlic, celery, carrot, chili powder and cumin for about 5 minutes or till softened. Add tomatoes and stock. Bring to boil. Add chick peas and bulgur. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 min. or until bulgur is tender. Add red pepper and salt and pepper and cook for another 10 minutes or till thickened.

  2. NOte: Rice can be substituted for bulgur but increase cooking time to 30 minutes.

Categories

Main Dish, Simmer, Sugar-Free

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 323.4g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
555
Calories from Fat
94
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
10.4g
16%
Saturated Fat
1.3g
7%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
412mg
17%
Total Carbohydrates
94.3g
31%
Dietary Fiber
26.6g
106%
Sugars
17.3g
Protein
26.6g
Vitamin A 66% Vitamin C 96%
Calcium 18% Iron 50%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
A
  Good points
  • Low in saturated fat
  • No cholesterol
  • High in dietary fiber
  • High in manganese
  • High in vitamin A
  • High in vitamin C
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