Low Fat Quick Hominy & Black Bean Chili Recipe

Ingredients

4 tablespoons hulled pumpkin seeds

4 corn tortillas

20 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained

3/4 cup chopped scallions

--1 bunch

15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed

15 ounces white hominy, drained and rinsed

salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method

1.In a small dry skillet, toast pumpkin seeds over low heat, stirring, until they pop, about 3 minutes.

Set aside.

2.Using tongs, toast tortillas one at a time directly on a burner (gas or electric) set at medium heat; turn frequently until golden, 30 to 60 seconds.

Cut into 1/4 inch wide strips.

Set aside.

3.In a medium saucepan, combine tomatoes and 1/2 cup scallions; bring to a simmer over medium heat.

Cook for 2 minutes.

Add beans and hominy; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.

4.Reduce heat to low.

Stir reserved tortilla strips and 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds into chili.

Season with salt and pepper.

Divide among 4 wide soup plates and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup scallions and 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds.

Serve immediately.

MAKES 5 CUPS, FOR 4 SERVINGS.

355 calories per serving; 16 grams protein; 7 grams fat(1 gram saturated fat); 60 grams carbohydrate; 850 mg sodium; 0 mg cholesterol: 11 grams fiber.

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