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11/29/08 1:15 A

Chili with Rice
Make A Joyful Table p.101
freezer friendly

When you belly is begging "Fill me up!:" I suggest this truly substantial classic blend of meat and beans. And when you serve it with rice, you'll quickly discover that a bowlful will leave you practically "stuffed.:

8 ounces ground 90% lean turkey or beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
3 cups Healthy Request tomato juice or any reduced-sodium tomato juice
1 cup water
10 ounces (one 16-ounce can) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons chili seasoning
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2/3 cup (2 ounces) uncooked Minute Rice

In a large saucepan with olive oil-flavored cooking spray, brown meat, onion and celery. Stir in tomato juice, water, kidney beans, Worcestershire sauce, chili seasoning, and black pepper. Bring mixture to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add uncooked rice. Mix well to combine. Cover and continue simmering for 10 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.



Serves 4 (1 1/2 cups) - each serving equals:
HE: 2 3/4 Pr, 2 Ve, 1/2 Br
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217 cal, 5g Fa, 25g Pr, 27g carb, 188mg So, 43mg Ca, 6g Fi
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Diabetic: 2 meat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 starch

current weight: 134.0

199 180.25 161.5 142.75

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