Vegetable Chili
Chunks of zucchini, sweet potatoes, and frozen corn add a creative twist to this chili dish. Combined with canned beans and diced tomatoes this tasty one-pot.
Prep: 20 min · Cook: 50 min
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil nutrition facts
- 2 yellow onions (peeled and coarsely chopped) nutrition facts
- 2 zucchinis (cubed) nutrition facts
- 2 sweet potatoes (cubed) nutrition facts
- 3 cloves garlic (peeled and minced) nutrition facts
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons chili powder nutrition facts
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano nutrition facts
- 3 cans 16 ounce low-sodium dark red kidney beans (drained and rinsed) nutrition facts
- 2 cans 14.5 ounce low-sodium diced tomatoes nutrition facts
- 2 cups frozen corn (unthawed) nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 427 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 480 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrates | 78 g | 28% |
| Dietary fiber | 21 g | 75% |
| Total sugars | 18 g | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 20 g | 40% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 196 mg | 15% |
| Iron | 7 mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 1,643 mg | 35% |
Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.
Directions
- Put the pot over medium heat and when it is hot, add the oil. Add the onions, zucchini, sweet potatoes, garlic, and spices and cook, stirring from time to time, for 20 minutes.
- Add the kidney beans and tomatoes. Stir and cook, covered, until the squash is tender, about 30 minutes.
- Add the corn and cook until warmed throughout.
- Serve right away or transfer to a container once cooled. Refrigerate up to 5 days.
Notes
Learn more about: Onions Zucchini Sweet Potatoes Garlic Herbs Corn
Source
USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/vegetable-chili, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.
General nutrition information, not medical advice.