Chili Con Queso

Makes 6 servings
 

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 12 minutes
Serves: 6  Serving size: 1 cup

Chile Con Queso means "chile with cheese." This vegetarian chile is made with black beans and ancho chile powder so it has a real zip! Ancho chile powder is found right with the other spices in your grocery store, or you can try mail order spice companies on the net. It has a rich flavor--get it while it’s hot!

1 (28-ounce) can low-sodium whole tomatoes in juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3/4 teaspoon ground ancho chile powder
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (15-ounce) can black beans with juice
1 4-oz can chopped green chili
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons minced cilantro

1. In a large nonstick skillet, over medium-high heat, cook the tomatoes, garlic, onion, ancho chile powder, chile powder, and cumin, stirring occasionally, until mixture starts to thicken, 8-10 minutes. Turn the heat to low and add the beans, chiles, 2 Tbsp of the parsley, and the vinegar; cook, stirring occasionally, until bubbly, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cheese.

2. Place in a serving dish or in individual bowls; top with the cilantro and remaining parsley.

Exchanges
1 1/2 Starch
2 Very Lean Meat
1 Vegetable
12 Fat

NUTRITION FACTS

Calories 287
Calories from Fat 71
Total Fat 8g
Saturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 66mg
Sodium 150mg
Carbohydrate 28g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 4g
Protein 26g

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