Veggie Cincinnati Chili

My DH used to be a complete vegetarian, so here was a veggie version of the chili Spaghetti:

PREP: 15 minutes COOK: 55 minutes

• 2 large onions, chopped
• 3 med. Zucchini, chopped small
• 3 large carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 large green pepper, diced
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 4-6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 oz.) Peeled Tomatoes in Puree, chopped
• 8oz. can Tomato Sauce
• ¼ cup Chili Powder
• 2 tsp. Sugar
• 1 ½ tsp Cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt
• ¾ tsp Allspice
• 1 can red Kidney Beans, drained & rinsed
• 12 oz. Spaghetti, cooked & drained
• 8 tbs reduced fat Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• Oyster Crackers
• 4 Scallions, trimmed & sliced

*Cook onion over med. High heat for 5 minutes in large pot. Add ½ cup water, if needed to keep from sticking to pan. Add other veggies to pot and cook 5+ minutes, until veggies are softened.

*Add tomatoes, sauce and all spices. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil over high heat and reduce to heat to simmer for 30 minutes.

*Add beans and simmer an additional 15 minutes.

*Cook pasta. Drain.

*Serve Chili over cooked pasta. Garnish each serving with cheese, scallions and oyster crackers.

*8 Servings

346 calories 4 grams fat 10 grams fiber

[from doodiebug30]