Chili - Low in Fat

By Thom7747

Easy and low fat. "This zesty chili really hits the spot on cool fall days," confirms Jenet Moore of Ogdenburg, New York.

Ingredients

• 1 medium red or white onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 4 cups water, divided
• 1 (16 oz) can navy beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (6 oz.) can unsalted tomato paste
• 1 (14 oz.) can canned tomatoes, no-salt added, diced and undrained
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan...
1. Cook the onion and green pepper in ½ cup water until tender.
2. Add beans, tomato paste and tomatoes.
3. Stir in chili powder, salt, pepper, and remaining water.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat.
6. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.