Vegetarian Chili
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- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
1 cup chopped oniont tbsp vegetable oil (but not olive oil) 2 cloves garlic, chopped2 red bell peppers, seeded, stemmed and chopped coarsely1 cup canned red kidney beans with water2 cups diced canned tomatoes and juiceOPTIONAL: 2 oz soy protein2 tbsp sweet paprika4 tbsp of chili powder 1/2 - 1 tsp cayenne pepper or chipotle powder (or leave out if you don't like spicey chili)
in a large deep pan saute the peppers in the oil for 3 minutes, then add onion for 2 more minutes until onion begins to turn transparent, add the garlic and saute one minute more (do not brown)
Add the beans and tomatoes, turn to low
mix the soy with the spices then add to pot and stir thoroughly.
simmer for up to 2 hours covered but no less than 30 minutes.
The soy protein is optional for those trying to eat more protein and fewer carbs.
If you aren't a vegetarian you can add 1/2 lb lean ground turkey or beef that you have browned first.
Serving Size: makes about 8 one cup servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KINDCOOK.
Add the beans and tomatoes, turn to low
mix the soy with the spices then add to pot and stir thoroughly.
simmer for up to 2 hours covered but no less than 30 minutes.
The soy protein is optional for those trying to eat more protein and fewer carbs.
If you aren't a vegetarian you can add 1/2 lb lean ground turkey or beef that you have browned first.
Serving Size: makes about 8 one cup servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KINDCOOK.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 117.1
- Total Fat: 3.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 228.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 15.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.7 g
- Protein: 9.6 g
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