*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Half Hour Chili

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chili                            Low Fat

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4      tablespoons   Vegetable stock
   3                    Onions -- chopped
   1                    Carrot -- chopped
   1      tablespoon    Minced jalapeno pepper
                        (fresh or canned)
   2                    Cloves of garlic -- minced
   3      teaspoons     Chili powder (3-4 tsp)
   1      teaspoon      Ground cumin
   1                    Can (28 oz) tomatoes
                        Chopped with their juice
   1                    Can (14 oz) tomatoes
                        Chopped with their juice
   1      teaspoon      Brown sugar
   1                    Can (15 oz) red kidney beans
                        Drained and rinsed
     1/3  cup           Fine or medium grain
                        Bulgur
     1/2  cup           Nonfat plain yogurt
     1/3  cup           Chopped scallions
     1/4  cup           Chopped fresh cilantro or
                        Parsley

In a Dutch oven or a large saucepan, heat the vegetable stock over medium heat.  
Add the onions, carrot, jalapeno peppers, garlic, chili powder and cumin.  Braise, covered,
 for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the onions and carrots are soft.
Add the tomatoes with their juice and the sugar; cook for 5 minutes over high heat.  
Stir in the beans and bulgur, and reduce heat to low.  
Simmer the chili, uncovered, for 15 minutes, or until thickened.
Serve with yogurt, scallions, and cilantro or parsley on the side.

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