Mediterranean Vegetarian Chili
Mediterranean Vegetarian Chili is an easy delicious one pot 30-minute meal that is perfect for a Sunday supper or an easy weeknight meatless meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 white onion chopped, medium
- 1/2 bell pepper red and half green
- 1 clove garlic minced, fresh
- 2 cups vegetable broth reduced sodium, or vegetable stock
- 3 15.8 oz. great northern beans drained & rinsed, canned
- 1 19 oz. cannellini beans drained & rinsed
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 prego traditional sauce jar
- 1/4 cup tomatoes drained and finely chopped, sun dried
- 2 cups spinach fresh, torn leaves
- feta cheese optional, crumbled; or parmesan cheese, grated; for topping
Instructions
- Mash 1/3 of the great northern beans.
- In a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat, add olive oil. When oil is hot, add onions, red and green bell peppers, and cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables are soft, approximately 4-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for about one minute, stirring continuously.
- Pour in chicken broth, all beans, italian seasoning, and chopped sundried tomatoes. Stir to combine, Simmer on medium low for 20 minutes or until thickened. Add spinach and red wine vinegar to the pot. Ladle into bowls and serve immediately. Sprinkle each serving with crumbled feta cheese or grated parmesan cheese, if desired. Makes 8 servings.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 169kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 405mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 461mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 897IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.