Farmer's Harvest Chili

Ingredients:

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

1 1/2 diced carrot(s)

1/2 clove minced garlic

1/2 cup diced green bell pepper

1/2 of a 12 oz. can of corn

2 1/4 cup kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1/2 of a 14.5 oz. can diced tomato(es)

1 can tomato paste

Directions:

Spray large saucepan with non-stick cooking spray. Saute onions for about 3 minutes. Add carrots and garlic. Saute for another 3 minutes. Add rest of ingredients and cook for 30 minutes (until heated thoroughly) on medium heat, uncovered. Stir occasionally.

Yield: 6
Serving Size: One serving is 1/4 cup vegetable and 1.5 oz meat/meat alternate for a 3-5 year old for lunch/supper.
Credit: CACFP Menu Planning Guide, Team Nutrition