Vegetable Chili Boat USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes
Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 6
This warm and wonderful vegetarian chili will light up your palate with three flavorful beans mixed together with vegetables and spices, surrounded by crunchy corn tortilla chips, and sprinkled with a blend of cheeses.CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION ¾ cup provides:Legume as Meat Alternate: ¾ oz equivalent meat alternate, ⅜ cup vegetable, and ¼ oz equivalent grains.OR Legume as Vegetable: ¼ oz equivalent meat alternate, ½ cup vegetable, and ¼ oz equivalent grains.Legume vegetable can be counted as either a meat alternate or as a legume vegetable but not as both simultaneously.
Ingredients
- 2½ tsp Canola oil
- ½ cup Fresh onion, peeled, diced
- ½ cup Fresh green bell pepper, seeded, diced
- ½ cup Canned low-sodium pinto beans, drained, rinsed
- ½ cup Canned low-sodium kidney beans, drained, rinsed
- 1 cup Canned low-sodium black beans, drained, rinsed
- 1½ Tbsp Chili powder
- 1⅓ cups Canned low-sodium diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 dash Hot sauce
- ¼ cup Canned low-sodium tomato paste
- 18 chips Low-sodium tortilla chips (about 3 oz)
- ¼ cup Reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded (1 oz)
- ¼ cup Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low moisture, part skim, shredded (1 oz)
Quantity
- 2½ tsp Canola oil
- ½ cup Fresh onion, peeled, diced
- ½ cup Fresh green bell pepper, seeded, diced
- ½ cup Canned low-sodium pinto beans, drained, rinsed
- ½ cup Canned low-sodium kidney beans, drained, rinsed
- 1 cup Canned low-sodium black beans, drained, rinsed
- 1½ Tbsp Chili powder
- 1⅓ cups Canned low-sodium diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 dash Hot sauce
- ¼ cup Canned low-sodium tomato paste
- 18 chips Low-sodium tortilla chips (about 3 oz)
- ¼ cup Reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded (1 oz)
- ¼ cup Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low moisture, part skim, shredded (1 oz)
Ingredients
- 2½ tsp Canola oil
- ½ cup Fresh onion, peeled, diced
- ½ cup Fresh green bell pepper, seeded, diced
- ½ cup Canned low-sodium pinto beans, drained, rinsed
- ½ cup Canned low-sodium kidney beans, drained, rinsed
- 1 cup Canned low-sodium black beans, drained, rinsed
- 1½ Tbsp Chili powder
- 1⅓ cups Canned low-sodium diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 dash Hot sauce
- ¼ cup Canned low-sodium tomato paste
- 18 chips Low-sodium tortilla chips (about 3 oz)
- ¼ cup Reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded (1 oz)
- ¼ cup Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low moisture, part skim, shredded (1 oz)
Quantity
- 2½ tsp Canola oil
- ½ cup Fresh onion, peeled, diced
- ½ cup Fresh green bell pepper, seeded, diced
- ½ cup Canned low-sodium pinto beans, drained, rinsed
- ½ cup Canned low-sodium kidney beans, drained, rinsed
- 1 cup Canned low-sodium black beans, drained, rinsed
- 1½ Tbsp Chili powder
- 1⅓ cups Canned low-sodium diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 dash Hot sauce
- ¼ cup Canned low-sodium tomato paste
- 18 chips Low-sodium tortilla chips (about 3 oz)
- ¼ cup Reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded (1 oz)
- ¼ cup Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low moisture, part skim, shredded (1 oz)
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Ingredients
- 2½ tsp Canola oil
- ½ cup Fresh onion, peeled, diced
- ½ cup Fresh green bell pepper, seeded, diced
- ½ cup Canned low-sodium pinto beans, drained, rinsed
- ½ cup Canned low-sodium kidney beans, drained, rinsed
- 1 cup Canned low-sodium black beans, drained, rinsed
- 1½ Tbsp Chili powder
- 1⅓ cups Canned low-sodium diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 dash Hot sauce
- ¼ cup Canned low-sodium tomato paste
- 18 chips Low-sodium tortilla chips (about 3 oz)
- ¼ cup Reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded (1 oz)
- ¼ cup Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low moisture, part skim, shredded (1 oz)
Quantity
- 2½ tsp Canola oil
- ½ cup Fresh onion, peeled, diced
- ½ cup Fresh green bell pepper, seeded, diced
- ½ cup Canned low-sodium pinto beans, drained, rinsed
- ½ cup Canned low-sodium kidney beans, drained, rinsed
- 1 cup Canned low-sodium black beans, drained, rinsed
- 1½ Tbsp Chili powder
- 1⅓ cups Canned low-sodium diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 dash Hot sauce
- ¼ cup Canned low-sodium tomato paste
- 18 chips Low-sodium tortilla chips (about 3 oz)
- ¼ cup Reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded (1 oz)
- ¼ cup Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low moisture, part skim, shredded (1 oz)
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Ingredients
- 2½ tsp Canola oil
- ½ cup Fresh onion, peeled, diced
- ½ cup Fresh green bell pepper, seeded, diced
- ½ cup Canned low-sodium pinto beans, drained, rinsed
- ½ cup Canned low-sodium kidney beans, drained, rinsed
- 1 cup Canned low-sodium black beans, drained, rinsed
- 1½ Tbsp Chili powder
- 1⅓ cups Canned low-sodium diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 dash Hot sauce
- ¼ cup Canned low-sodium tomato paste
- 18 chips Low-sodium tortilla chips (about 3 oz)
- ¼ cup Reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded (1 oz)
- ¼ cup Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low moisture, part skim, shredded (1 oz)
Quantity
- 2½ tsp Canola oil
- ½ cup Fresh onion, peeled, diced
- ½ cup Fresh green bell pepper, seeded, diced
- ½ cup Canned low-sodium pinto beans, drained, rinsed
- ½ cup Canned low-sodium kidney beans, drained, rinsed
- 1 cup Canned low-sodium black beans, drained, rinsed
- 1½ Tbsp Chili powder
- 1⅓ cups Canned low-sodium diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 dash Hot sauce
- ¼ cup Canned low-sodium tomato paste
- 18 chips Low-sodium tortilla chips (about 3 oz)
- ¼ cup Reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded (1 oz)
- ¼ cup Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low moisture, part skim, shredded (1 oz)
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Ingredients
- 2½ tsp Canola oil
- ½ cup Fresh onion, peeled, diced
- ½ cup Fresh green bell pepper, seeded, diced
- ½ cup Canned low-sodium pinto beans, drained, rinsed
- ½ cup Canned low-sodium kidney beans, drained, rinsed
- 1 cup Canned low-sodium black beans, drained, rinsed
- 1½ Tbsp Chili powder
- 1⅓ cups Canned low-sodium diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 dash Hot sauce
- ¼ cup Canned low-sodium tomato paste
- 18 chips Low-sodium tortilla chips (about 3 oz)
- ¼ cup Reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded (1 oz)
- ¼ cup Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low moisture, part skim, shredded (1 oz)
Quantity
- 2½ tsp Canola oil
- ½ cup Fresh onion, peeled, diced
- ½ cup Fresh green bell pepper, seeded, diced
- ½ cup Canned low-sodium pinto beans, drained, rinsed
- ½ cup Canned low-sodium kidney beans, drained, rinsed
- 1 cup Canned low-sodium black beans, drained, rinsed
- 1½ Tbsp Chili powder
- 1⅓ cups Canned low-sodium diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 dash Hot sauce
- ¼ cup Canned low-sodium tomato paste
- 18 chips Low-sodium tortilla chips (about 3 oz)
- ¼ cup Reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded (1 oz)
- ¼ cup Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low moisture, part skim, shredded (1 oz)
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Instructions
- Heat canola oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and green peppers. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add beans and stir to coat. Add chili powder. Stir. Cook for 1 minute for flavors to blend.
- Add tomatoes, chicken stock, and hot sauce. Bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Add tomato paste and mix well. Cook uncovered for an additional 10 minutes. Bring to a rolling boil for at least 15 seconds. Reduce heat to low and simmer to keep warm.
- Combine cheddar and mozzarella cheeses (the cheese is a garnish).
- Place ¾ cup chili in a bowl. Top with 3 chips and sprinkle with about 1 tablespoon of cheese blend. Serve hot.
Nutrition INFORMATION
Vegetable Chili Boat USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes
Amount Per Serving
0 ¾ cup servings
Calories
141
Total Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
4
mg
1
%
Sodium
159
mg
7
%
Total Carbohydrate
21
g
7
%
Dietary Fiber
5
g
21
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
1226
IU
25
%
Vitamin C
14
mg
17
%
Calcium
118
mg
12
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
N/A=data not available
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Yield / Volume