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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

White Bean Chili with Jalapeño Bulgur

Copied from Real Simple's website

Ingredients
-1/2 c. bulgur wheat
-1 T. fresh lemon juice
-2 scallions, thinly sliced
-1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
-2 T. oilive oil
-salt and pepper
-1 large onion, chopped
-1 green bell pepper, chopped
-2 cloves garlic, chopped
-1 tsp. ground cumin
-1 tsp. chili powder
-1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes
-2 15 oz. cans cannellini beans, rinsed

Directions:
1) Bring 1 cup water to a boil. Add the bulgur and simmer, covered, until all the water is absorbed and the bulgur is tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, scallions, jalapeño, 1 tablespoon of the oil, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
2) Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
3) Add the tomatoes and their liquid and 1½ cups water to the onion mixture; bring to a boil. Add the beans and simmer until slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Divide the chili among bowls and top with the bulgur.

To freeze: Omit the bulgur. Make the chili as directed. Cool to room temperature and divide among freezer containers or bags. Freeze for up to 3 months.

To cook: Thaw the chili in a bowl of cold water or overnight in the refrigerator. Transfer to a pot and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 10 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the bulgur. Top the chili as directed.

Serves 4
Nutritional Information
Per Serving
Calories 269
Fat 8g
Saturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 1026mg
Protein 9g
Carbohydrate 41g
Fiber 11g

Weight Watchers Points: 5