Easy Low-Fat Chili

Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Updated on Sep. 30, 2022

"This zesty chili really hits the spot on cool fall days," confirms Janet Moore of Ogdensburg, New York.

Test Kitchen Approved

Easy Low-Fat Chili

Yield: 7 servings
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 2 cups water, divided
  • 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-salt diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (6 ounces) salt-free tomato paste
  • 2 to 4 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt, optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, cook the onion and green pepper in 1/2 cup water until tender. Add beans, tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir in chili powder, salt if desired, pepper and remaining water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
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