Cajun Veggie Chili Recipe

Posted by
Rate It!
Cajun Veggie Chili
Add your photo!
Count
Calories

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. CAJUN VEGGIE CHILI
  2. Serving size 1 cup ( 8oz. 214 gm.)
  3. 2 or 2 Tbsp sauteing liquid
  4. 1 large onion peeled and cut in 1/4-inch dice
  5. 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut in 1/4-inch dice
  6. 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut in 1/4-inch dice
  7. 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  8. 2.5 Tbsp chili powder
  9. 1 Tbsp ground cumin
  10. 1 can (28 oz) peeled plum tomatoes, lightly crushed (with juices)
  11. 2 tsp dried thyme
  12. 2 cans (15.5 oz) black-eyed peas or black beans
  13. 1 cup cooked corn kernels
  14. 1 large bunch fresh spinach (stems removed), well washed and coarsely chopped
  15. Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  16. 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  17. Cooked rice, for serving
  18. 1/2 cup FF plain yogurt
  19. 4 scallions (with 3 inches of green left on), thinly sliced on the
  20. Diagonal
  21. 1. Place the sauteing liquid, onion, and peppers in a large heavy pot over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes or until the vegetables are very soft. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Add chili powder and cumin; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  22. 2. Add the tomatoes and thyme; simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes. Add the black-eyed peas and corn; cook stirring
  23. Occasionally, for 10 minutes longer.
  24. 3. Remove from the heat. Add the spinach and stir until it is well combined and wilted. Season generously with salt and pepper and stir in the lemon juice. Serve over rice, garnished with a dollop of yogurt and sprinkled with scallions.
Kitchen-Friendly View

Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 113.37 Kcal (475 kJ)
Calories from fat 8.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.9g 1%
Cholesterol 0.01mg 0%
Sodium 423.59mg 18%
Potassium 573.68mg 12%
Total Carbs 21.21g 7%
Sugars 6.49g 26%
Dietary Fiber 7.07g 28%
Protein 5.94g 12%
Vitamin C 52.3mg 87%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 17%
Iron 11.1mg 62%
Calcium 67.2mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 51.9 Kcal (217 kJ)
Calories from fat 3.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.41g 1%
Cholesterol 0.01mg 0%
Sodium 193.93mg 18%
Potassium 262.64mg 12%
Total Carbs 9.71g 7%
Sugars 2.97g 26%
Dietary Fiber 3.24g 28%
Protein 2.72g 12%
Vitamin C 24mg 87%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 17%
Iron 5.1mg 62%
Calcium 30.8mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
Search recipes
by ingredients
Construct & Analyze
Your Recipe

Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.5
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Share Recipe

Get Your Recipe of Health!
Follow RecipeOfHealth on Facebook!
Scroll to top