Good For You Chili

Cook: 35 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Mexican

A hearty and nutritious chili packed with vegetables, beans, and pumpkin, offering warm spices and comforting flavors perfect for a family meal or casual gathering.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 (16 oz.) cans pinto or navy beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped red or green pepper
  • 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies
  • 2/3 cup bulgur wheat
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a 4 or 5 quart pot.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 to 35 minutes until bulgur is tender.
  4. Serve hot with garnishes such as low fat sour cream, plain low fat yogurt, shredded reduced fat Cheddar cheese, or sliced scallions.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

351 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.4g 25% DV
Total Fat 17.1g 22% DV
Carbs 49.1g 18% DV
Fiber 14.1g 50% DV
Sugar 7g 14% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10985mg 100% DV
Potassium 1209.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 609.5mcg 68% DV
Vitamin C 16.3mg 18% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 366.8mg 28% DV
Iron 22.9mg 100% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal
Contains Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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