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Chili in Baked Potatoes

chili baked potatoes
Ingredients:
  • (2 large) baking potatoes
  • (1 tsp.) olive oil
  • (1 1/2 cups) mushrooms, sliced
  • (1 cup) onions, chopped
  • (1/2 cup) green peppers, chopped
  • (1 large clove) garlic, minced
  • (14 1/2 oz. can) low-sodium kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • (14 1/2 oz. can) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes (with juice)
  • (1 cup) frozen corn kernels
  • (3 Tbsp.) canned green chilie peppers, chopped
  • (2 tsp.) dried oregano
  • (1 tsp.) ground cumin
  • (1 tsp.) chili powder
  • (1/2 cup) reduced-fat hot-pepper monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • (4 Tbsp.) nonfat sour cream
  • (4 Tbsp.) scallions, sliced
Servings
4
Lunch

Chili in Baked Potatoes

Loaded vegetable chili served on starchy potato halves with cheese, sour cream and scallions.

Preparation Time
About 15 minutes
Cook Time
About 1 hr 25 minutes

    Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F. Place potatoes on a foil lined baking sheet and bake 1 hour, or until fork tender.
  2. 2Place a large saucepan over medium heat. Add oil. When hot, add mushrooms, onions, green peppers and garlic. Cook 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. 3Add beans, tomatoes (w/juice), corn, peppers, oregano, cumin and chili powder. Cook 15 minutes.
  4. 4Halve each potato and top with 1 cup chili and 2 Tbsp. cheese. Bake 3-5 minutes, or until cheese melts.
  5. 5Serve each potato with 1 Tbsp. each sour cream and scallions.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1/2 potato, 1 cup chili, 2 Tbsp. cheese, 1 Tbsp. sour cream

Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories 355
  • Total Fat 5.1 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 65.1 g
  • Protein 17.1 g
  • Cholesterol -- mg
  • Sodium 431 mg
  • Fiber 13.1 g

Additional Information

Recipe Category: Lunch

Recipe Subcategory: Soups and Stews

Recipe Ethnicity: N/A

Dietetic Info:
  • Glycemic Index:
  • Gluten Free: Yes

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Dairy

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.