South Beach Diet Tomatillo White Chili Recipes

SOUTH BEACH CHOCK-FULL-OF-VEGGIES CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add peppers, mushrooms, onion,celery, and garlic. Cook about 7 minutes until vegetables begin to soften. Add seasonings and continue to cook an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add beans and tomatoes with all their juices and bring to a gentle simmer. Simmer 25 to 30 minutes, until chili is fragrant and slightly thickened.

SOUTH BEACH DIET TOMATILLO WHITE CHILI

Steps:

• Season the cut chicken breast with the salt and 1/2 of the ground cumin seed.
• Brown the onion in olive oil in a large, heavy bottomed stock pot.
• Add the chicken and cook until nearly done.
• Add the garlic, oregano & jalapeno and cook another 5 minutes or so.
• Add the tomatoes and cook until they begin to break apart, about 10 minutes.
• Add the chicken broth, salsa verde (tomatillo sauce), green pepper, celery & jicama (if available). Stir well.
• Add the canellini (or garbanzo) beans & hominy and stir gently to mix well.
• Check for seasonings, adding more ground cumin, salt or jalapeno to your taste.
• Bring to a gentle boil then simmer on low for 1 1/2 hours until done.
• The jicama will stay crunchy, adding a bit of texture to the soup.
• Top with low fat cheddar or mexican cheese blend if desired.
• Excellent if served with cheese quesadillas.
• Enjoy!

SOUTH BEACH PHASE 1 CHILI RECIPE - (3.9/5)

Steps:

• Brown beef and diced onion. Drain off grease. Add other ingredients and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat and simmer for at least 15 min. Can also make in crockpot on low for hours.

WHITE CROCK POT CHILI (WITH TOMATILLO)

Steps:

• Brown the chicken with the garlic and onion.
• Place in crock pot with the all the other ingredients (except cilantro, cheese, and tortilla chips).
• Cook on low for 6 hours.
• Adjust seasoning and serve with chopped cilantro, cheese and tortilla chips.

SOUTH BEACH SUMMER CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• Stir together avocado, lime juice and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
• Heat oil over medium-high in a large saucepan. Add vegetables, chili powder, chiles and cumin. Cook until vegetables are soft for 5 minutes.
• Stir in broth, beans and tomatoes then simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add chicken and remaining salt. Simmer until chicken is cooked through (7 minutes).
• Top with avocado.

SOUTH BEACH TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together the ingredients.
• Serve fresh at room temperature.