Healthy Eating on a Budget

WHITE CHILI

Ingredients

4 cups cooked white beans 1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon oregano 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 cups low-fat milk ¼ cup cilantro ¾ pound chicken, cooked and cubed 6 corn tortillas, toasted and cut into 1-inch squares

2 red peppers, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 1 green chili, chopped (may adjust to taste) 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin

Instructions

1. Sauté peppers and onion in olive oil. 2. Add beans, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, chicken broth, milk, and chicken. Allow to thicken before adding cilantro. Heat through. 3. Top chili with crisp tortillas before serving. Notes • If using canned white beans, rinse and drain, to reduce sodium. • May use any vegetable oil in place of olive oil. • May use fresh parsley in place of fresh cilantro. • May use a mix of other spices such as cayenne pepper, cumin, or oregano, in place of chili powder. • May use Italian mixed herbs/seasonings, basil, or thyme, in place of oregano.

Nutritional Information (per serving) Calories 210, total fat 5g, saturated fat 1g, cholesterol 30mg, sodium 150mg, total carbohydrate 25g, dietary fiber 5g, sugars 5g, protein 18g.

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