with Poblano Peppers and Cheddar Cheese
This nourishing and light chili replaces beans with lots of wholesome veggies! We added extra fun... spicy chipotle and melty cheddar cheese are mucho delicioso! Calorie Smart (650kcal or less) is based on a per serving calculation of the recipe's kilocalorie amount.
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Ground Pork
250 g
Zucchini
200 g
Hot Pepper
160 g
Sweet Bell Pepper
160 g
Cilantro
7 g
Crushed Tomatoes
370 mL
Mexican Seasoning
2 tbsp
Chipotle Powder
0.5 tsp
Sour Cream
3 tbsp
Cheddar Cheese, shredded
0.25 cup
Oil
1 tbsp
Salt and Pepper
0.25 tsp
Garlic Puree
1 tbsp
Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Heat Guide for Step 3 (dbl for 4 ppl): 1/8 tsp mild, 1/4 tsp medium, 1/2 tsp spicy and 1 tsp extra-spicy! Cut zucchini into 1/2-inch pieces. Core, then cut bell pepper into 1/2-inch pieces. Core, then cut poblano into 1/2-inch pieces, removing seeds for less heat. (NOTE: We suggest using gloves when prepping poblanos!) Roughly chop cilantro.
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then zucchini and peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, 4-5 min. Season with salt and pepper. Remove pot from heat, then transfer veggies to a plate.
Heat the same pot over medium. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then pork. Cook, breaking up pork into smaller pieces, until no pink remains, 4-5 min. Carefully drain and discard excess fat. Add Mexican Seasoning, garlic puree and 1/4 tsp chipotle powder. (NOTE: Reference heat guide.) Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1 min. Season with salt and pepper.
Add crushed tomatoes and 1/2 cup water (dbl for 4 ppl). Stir combine, then bring to a boil over high. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until chili thickens slightly, 10-12 min. Season with salt and pepper. (TIP: If you have time, keep it simmering on the stove for longer. It gets better the longer it cooks!)
When chili is done simmering, add veggie. Cook, stirring often, until warmed through, 2-3 min. Season with salt and pepper. Divide chili between bowls. Dollop sour cream over top, then sprinkle with cilantro and cheddar.
580
kcal
Calories
36
g
Fat
14
g
Saturated Fat
30
g
Carbohydrate
16
g
Sugar
7
g
Dietary Fiber
35
g
Protein
95
mg
Cholesterol
1000
mg
Sodium