PEA RIDGE — Flu season is not over yet. Here are some cold and flu fighters to help protect your body against illness and aid in healing (www.southernliving.com). Beta-carotene: Butternut squash, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, spinach, broccoli B Vitamins (folate and B12): Spinach, legumes, peanuts, whole grains, leafy green vegetables, eggs, milk Vitamin C: Oranges, grapefruits, strawberries, green peppers, cabbage Vitamin E: Peanuts, sunflower seeds, eggs, spinach, whole grains, vegetable oils, poultry Zinc: Fish, poultry, beef, pork, eggs, cheese, milk, peanut butter, whole grains
Beef and Butternut Squash Chili
1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (14.5 oz.) cans Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, chopped
1 (16 oz.) can chili beans
1/2 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 c. low-sodium beef broth
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 c. frozen corn kernels
Cook beef, bell pepper and next two ingredients in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until meat crumbles and is no longer pink.
Drain well, and return to Dutch oven. Stir in tomatoes and next five ingredients; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Stir in corn, and cook, uncovered, 15 minutes or until squash is tender and chili is thickened.
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