Best 3 Weight Watchers Lentil And Black Bean Chili 6 Points Recipes
Calling all chili lovers! We know finding a hearty, flavor-packed chili that fits your Weight Watchers goals can be a challenge. Look no further! Our carefully crafted recipe for Weight Watchers Lentil and Black Bean Chili is not only packed with delicious Mexican spices and nutritious legumes, but it also clocks in at just 6 Weight Watchers points per serving. Get ready to warm up with a bowl of this guilt-free chili and satisfy your taste buds while staying on track with your healthy eating journey.
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WEIGHT WATCHERS LENTIL AND BLACK BEAN CHILI (6 POINTS)
If you enjoy lentils and black beans, then you should find this chili extremely satisfying!! The recipe called for 29 oz can diced tomatoes, fire roasted with chilies. That product is not available in Canada, so I added a can of chopped green chilies. If you are "one of those" who can take extreme heat, by all means, use fresh chilies with the seeds left in for that exta punch!!
Provided by Abby Girl
Categories Lentil
Time 30m
Yield 7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place lentils in a large sauce pan and cover with water by several inches; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until lentils are tender but retain a little bite, about 10 to 15 minutes; drain well and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Cook onion, pepper and garlic, stirring often, until vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes.
- Combine chili powder, oregano, cumin, cayenne and salt; add to pot and stir well to combine. Cook, stirring often, about 1 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and their juice, and beans to pot; stir well to combine. Cover pot and simmer so flavors can blend, about 5 - 10 minutes, Fold in lentils and cilantro; serve.
- Yeilds about 1 cup per serving.
WEIGHT WATCHERS TWO-BEAN CHILI
I found this recipe in the March/April 2008 issue of Weight Watchers magazine. It is a CORE recipe for those following the CORE plan and it is a points value of 5 for a serving of 1 cup of chili with 2 tablespoons sour cream and 1 tablespoon of scallions.
Provided by senseicheryl
Categories Black Beans
Time 37m
Yield 6 cups of chili, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until no longer pink, about 4 minutes.
- Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, chili powder and cumin.
- Cook until the vegetables are softened, 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the tomatoes, beans and salt and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the chili thickens slightly, about 15 minutes.
- Serve topped with the sour cream and scallions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.9, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 39.7, Sodium 655.7, Carbohydrate 47.9, Fiber 13, Sugar 8.5, Protein 25.8
WEIGHT WATCHERS QUICK BEEF AND PINTO BEAN CHILI - POINTS = 6
This was the featured recipe today in my Weight Watchers email: Chili doesn't get any easier than this-we used well-spiced convenience foods to boost the recipe's flavor while minimizing preparation and cooking times. Notes *If you can't find canned diced tomatoes with chipotle chilies, either use a 14.5 ounce can of plain diced tomatoes and add 1/8 teaspoon of chipotle chile powder to the mixture, or substitute a 14.5 ounce can of diced tomatoes with green chilies (the latter will be quite spicy). Substitute lean ground turkey for the beef if you prefer (could affect POINTS values).
Provided by senseicheryl
Categories Beans
Time 20m
Yield 5 cups of chili, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add garlic and frozen vegetable mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables thaw and any liquid evaporates, about 3 minutes. Add beef and cook, stirring frequently, breaking up clumps of beef with a wooden spoon, about 2 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, chili powder, oregano, salt, black pepper and beans; cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until some liquid evaporates, meat is cooked through and chili thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Yield about 1 1/4 cups per serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.9, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 70.3, Sodium 945.5, Carbohydrate 51.6, Fiber 15.6, Sugar 1.9, Protein 39.4
Tips:
- Use canned lentils and black beans: This will save you time and effort, and the beans will still be packed with nutrients.
- Don't skip the spices: The spices are what give this chili its flavor. Be sure to use a variety of spices, including chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper.
- Add some sweetness: A little bit of sweetness helps to balance out the spiciness of the chili. You can add sweetness with honey, maple syrup, or even brown sugar.
- Don't overcook the chili: The chili is best when it is simmered for a while, but don't overcook it or the beans will become mushy.
- Serve with your favorite toppings: Chili is a great dish to serve with a variety of toppings. Some popular toppings include sour cream, cheese, avocado, and salsa.
Conclusion:
This Weight Watchers Lentil and Black Bean Chili is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover lentils and black beans. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this chili a try. You won't be disappointed!
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