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Pinto Bean Skillet Chili
Fresh, flavorful, chili in a hurry
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup instant brown rice
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ½ cup onion (chopped)
- ½ cup green bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin (ground)
- ½ tsp garlic (granulated)
- 1 can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
- 2 cans pinto beans (undrained)
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup cheddar cheese (grated, for garnish)
- ½ cup tomato (chopped, for garnish)
- 2 green onions (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the 2 cups of water to boiling, add the brown rice, cover and reduce to a simmer. Allow to simmer until the rice is done, approximately 10 minutes. When done, fluff with a spoon, cover, and set aside.
- Sauté the onions in the oil until softened and lightly browned, approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Add the green bell peppers and cook until lightly softened, approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- Add the Mexican-style tomatoes, the beans, and the water.
- Heat to a boil, then lower to a simmer and simmer 20 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked to your taste.
- Spoon one fourth of the brown rice into a bowl, and top with one fourth of the chili mix. Garnish with cheese, fresh tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro and serve.
Notes
Adapted from a recipe originally published in 365 Great 20-Minute Recipes by Beverly Cox (© 1995).
Nutrition Facts
Pinto Bean Skillet Chili
Amount per Serving
Calories
225
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
14
mg
5
%
Sodium
139
mg
6
%
Potassium
190
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
23
g
8
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
1022
IU
20
%
Vitamin C
20
mg
24
%
Calcium
131
mg
13
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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