Mediterranean Chickpea Chili

Hearty and flavorful, this dish is a perfect example of how dynamic and satisfying a meatless chili can be. Substitute vegetable stock for chicken for a truly spectacular vegetarian dish. Serve with a fresh green salad and crusty baguette for a complete dinner.


Mediterranean Chickpea Chili

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Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons
    extra-virgin olive oil
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  • large onions, sliced (2 cups)
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  • cloves garlic, minced
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  • 2 teaspoons
    dried basil, crushed
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    crushed red pepper
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  • large green sweet pepper, cut in bite-size strips (1-1/4 cups)
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  • 15 - 16 ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
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  • 14 1/2 ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
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  • 1/3 cup
    pitted halved Kalamata olives
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  • 1 pint
    grape tomatoes, halved
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  • 1/2 cup
    crumbled feta cheese
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  • 2 teaspoons
    finely shredded lemon peel
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    Crumbled feta cheese (optional)
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Directions
1.
In a Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Cook the onions, garlic, basil, and crushed red pepper in hot oil for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently until softened. Add the sweet pepper and cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add garbanzo beans and cook 2 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Add the broth and olives. Bring to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2.
Stir in the grape tomatoes. Cook and stir for 2 minutes, just until wilted and heated through. Remove chili from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup feta cheese and lemon peel until cheese is melted. Top each serving with additional cheese.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 385, Total Fat 11 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 812 mg, Carbohydrate 59 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 15 g, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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