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    Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

    Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

    3 Can Chili
    ⌚ PREP TIME/ COOK TIME: 3 min / 5 min

    3 - Can Chili

    SERVES: 6

    INGREDIENTS:

    • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto, kidney, red, or black beans, not drained
    • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained OR 1 ½ cups frozen corn
    • 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, not drained
    • Chili powder to taste
    • Hot sauce (optional)

    STEPS:

    1. Collect all the ingredients.

    2. Pour the beans with liquid, corn, and tomatoes with liquid into a large pot over medium heat. Add a small amount of chili powder and stir to mix.

    3. Continue to stir over medium heat until it reaches a simmer and is thoroughly heated.

    4. Taste to determine if you want to add more chili powder.

    5. Serve hot (with hot sauce if desired).

    6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Eat within 3 to 5 days.

    Be Creative:

    Try adding garlic powder; chopped, cooked meat; chopped onion;
    and/or chopped green or red bell pepper in step #3 of the recipe.

    Nutrition Facts

    4 Servings per container
    Serving size 1 1/2 Cup (320g)

    Amount Per Serving

    Calories  180

    Total Fat 8g 3%
    Saturated Fat 1g 0%
    Trans Fat 0g  
    Cholesterol 0mg 0%
    Sodium 9600mg 42%
    Total Carbohydrates 35g 13%
    Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
    Total Sugars 5g  
    Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
    Protein 6g 12%
    Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
    Calcium 91mg 8%
    Iron 4mg 20%
    Potassium 758mg 15%

    * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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    2046 NE Waldo Road, Suite 3127, PO Box 110320, Gainesville, FL 32609
    (352) 273-3547

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