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 https://eatfresh.org/eatfreshorg-mini-courseSecret Ingredient Veggie Chili
Photo attribution: Flickr: Brian Pirie Ready In: 
    
    1 hour
    
  
Serves: 7
What you'll need
Cutting board
Sharp knife
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Can opener
Slow cooker or stove pot
Ingredients
1  tablespoon Vegetable Oil 
1   Bell Pepper Green, chopped
2  cups Butternut Squash chopped, peeled and chopped or  of  Sweet Potato 
2  teaspoons Cocoa Powder Unsweetened 
28  ounces Tomatoes canned low-sodium diced, preferably fire-roasted
60  ounces Beans canned low-sodium 
Directions 
1.Stove Top Directions: 
In a large pot, heat oil and saute onion and bell pepper until soft. Add sweet potato, garlic, chili powder, and cumin and saute 2 more minutes.
Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir during cooking to prevent sticking.
2.Slow Cooker Directions: 
Combine all ingredients except oil in the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours, or HIGH for 4 hours, or until the chili has thickened and the vegetables are cooked.
Chef's Tips
- Cocoa powder gives a rich flavor to this dish. Make sure it is unsweetened.
 
| Amount Per Serving | 
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| Calories 289 | 
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| % Daily Value* | 
| Total Fat 4 g | 5% | 
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 | Saturated Fat 1 g | 5% | 
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| Sodium 367 mg | 16% | 
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| Total Carbohydrate 50 g | 18% | 
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 | Dietary Fiber 14 g | 50% | 
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| Protein 15 g |  | 
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs: