Fire Roasted Tomato-and-Black Bean Chili

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Ingredients

  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 zucchini, chopped
  • 1 organic green bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1½ Tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 (28-oz) can organic fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2 (14.5-oz) cans BPA-free black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1½ cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
  • 1¾ cups organic chicken broth
  • 1 (8-oz) carton reduced-fat sour cream

Instructions

  1. Combine onions, zucchini, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn and broth in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on Low 7 hours or on High 3 hours.
  3. (Reserve 2 cups chili for Chili Dogs recipe).
  4. Serve remaining chili with dollops of sour cream.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 12 slices whole wheat bread
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¾ cup cream cheese
  • ¾ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Spread one side of each bread slice with 1 tsp butter and 1 Tbsp cream cheese.
  2. Divide Cheddar cheese evenly among 6 bread slices.
  3. Top with remaining bread slices to make 6 sandwiches.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Lightly coat with cooking spray.
  6. Add sandwiches, in batches, to the skillet.
  7. Cook 5 minutes on each side or until bread is toasted and cheese melts.

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