Low-Cal Vegetarian Chili Recipe


Submitted by makeascene

Makes 4 servings


More or less chili powder can be used to vary flavour, and feel free to add more vegetables!

Ingredients
90 grams firm tofu
4 ml chili powder
7 ml worcestershire sauce
1/2 onion, chopped
1/4 green pepper
1/2 carrot, diced
5 ml oil
250 ml tomato sauce
125 ml kidney beans
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 ml basil
1 ml cumin
1 ml cayenne pepper
Directions
  1. Mash tofu with a fork and mix with chili powder and worcestershire sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.

  2. Saute onions, green peppers, and carrots in oil over medium heat until onions are transparent

  3. Add tofu mixture and saute until tofu is brown

  4. Stir in tomato sauce, kidney beans, spices, and garlic. Cover and simmer over low heat for 20-30 minutes. Serve heated.

Categories

Beans, Herbs, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Main Dish, Side Dish, Soup, American, English, Saute, Simmer, Stir Fry, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 144.5g
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Amount Per Serving
Calories
149
Calories from Fat
24
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
2.7g
4%
Saturated Fat
0.3g
1%
Trans Fat
0.0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
355mg
15%
Total Carbohydrates
24.3g
8%
Dietary Fiber
5.7g
23%
Sugars
4.6g
Protein
8.8g
Vitamin A 27% Vitamin C 23%
Calcium 8% Iron 16%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
A
  Good points
  • Low in saturated fat
  • No cholesterol
  • High in dietary fiber
  • High in iron
  • High in manganese
  • High in phosphorus
  • High in potassium
  • High in vitamin A
  • High in vitamin C
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