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Mexican Pork and Bean Chili and Shredded Lettuce Salad

Related recipes: Main Courses, Salads, High-Fibre Diet, Low-Calorie

From: Fit and Fast Meals in Minutes

Quick Facts

Servings: 2

Cook Time: 20 min.

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This incredible chili takes only 20 minutes to make. The degree of heat is up to you. Add more chili powder or fresh chile peppers as you like.

Ingredients

Mexican Pork and Bean Chili2 tsp olive oil
1/2 medium onion, sliced (1 cup), divided use
1/2 lb pork tenderloin, fat removed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 celery stalk, sliced (1/2 cup)
1 small green pepper, sliced (1 1/2 cups)
2 cups canned red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups canned no-salt added chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup frozen or canned and drained corn kernels
1 1/2 Tbs chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin seed
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Garnish:1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Shredded Lettuce Salad4 cups washed, ready-to eat mixed salad
2 Tbs reduced fat olive oil and vinegar dressing

Directions

Mexican Pork and Bean ChiliHeat oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the sliced onion for garnish. Add the meat, celery, green pepper, and remaining onion to the skillet. Cook 5 minutes, tossing to brown meat on all sides. Add beans, tomatoes, corn, chili powder, and cumin seed. Lower heat to medium and simmer 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve chili in large bowls. Place the sour cream, cilantro, and reserved onion into small bowls and pass with the chili.
Shredded Lettuce SaladPlace salad in a bowl and toss with dressing.

Variation: Frozen diced onion and green pepper can be substituted for fresh to save time.

Variation: White cannellini beans can be used instead of red beans. They will give a softer, lighter texture to the dish.

Serving Suggestion: Serve this chili with bowls of sour cream, chopped onion, and chopped fresh cilantro as garnishes, along with some rice.

Serving Suggestion: Chili freezes well. If you have time, double the recipe and freeze half for another quick dinner.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 636

Calories from Fat 173 (27%)

(31%)Total Fat 20g

(35%)Saturated Fat 7g

Poly-Unsaturated Fat 3g

Mono-Unsaturated Fat 8g

(33%)Cholesterol 98mg

(45%)Sodium 1080mg

(68%)Potassium 2371mg

Total Carbohydrate 75g

(102%)Dietary Fibre 25g

Sugars 13g

Sugar Alcohols 0g

(92%)Protein 46g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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The information presented here is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires December 2024.