Momma Iquana's Fresh Vegetable Chili

Updated January 10, 2024

Total Time
1 hour
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Rating
3(7)
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Marian Burros

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Ingredients

Yield:6 to 8 servings
  • 2 cups diced onions

  • 2 cups diced celery

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 3 cups potatoes cut in ½-inch cubes

  • 1 ½ cups carrots cut in ¼-inch cubes

  • 2 cups zucchini cut in 1-inch cubes

  • 1 cup red pepper cored, seeded and cut in 1-inch cubes

  • 2 cups cooked pinto or kidney beans

  • 1 cup corn kernels

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 4 cups crushed fresh or canned, drained tomatoes

  • 1 cup tomato sauce

  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin

  • ½ cup very mild pure chili powder (see note)

  • ½ cup water

Ingredient Substitution Guide
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 to 8 servings)

62 grams carbs; 342 calories; 3 grams monosaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 6 grams fat; 21 grams fiber; 572 milligrams sodium; 17 grams protein; 12 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Saute onions and celery in hot oil until soft.

  2. Step 2

    Add remaining ingredients; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.

Tip
  • If Mexican chili powder is unavailable, substitute 3 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika plus with 1 tablespoon hot Hungarian paprika.

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This is not a recipe, it is a list of ingredients

Will not make again. It's just a pot of vegetables with chili powder and beans.

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Credits

Adapted From Cafe Iguana, Manhattan

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