Janette's Chili Lite-Bites Recipe

Name: Janette's Chili Lite-Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup red kidney beans; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1/4 cup finely chopped mushrooms; 1 tablespoon ketchup; 2 teaspoons hot sauce; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 (8-ounce) can reduced-fat crescent roll dough; 1/4 cup grated reduced-fat cheddar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup red kidney beans
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped mushrooms
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (8-ounce) can reduced-fat crescent roll dough
1/4 cup grated reduced-fat cheddar

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except the crescent roll dough and cheese.
3
Press 2 crescent-roll triangles together and roll them out to make a rectangle about 5 by 4 inches.
4
Cut crosswise into 3 even pieces.
5
Repeat with remaining dough to make a total of 12 pieces.
6
Spoon a little of the bean mixture onto the center of each piece of dough and top with a little cheddar.
7
Fold the dough around the filling and pinch the ends together to seal.
8
Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until browned, about 30 minutes.
9
Serve hot.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup red kidney beans, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, 1/4 cup finely chopped mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Janette's Chili Lite-Bites falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Janette's Chili Lite-Bites

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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