If you like chili, try this "beefy" vegetarian chili with lots of mock meat for a hearty and "meaty" texture. I find that the "Smart Ground" brand is easy to use and has a meat-like texture and taste - it's similar to ground beef, and you can pan-fry it just the same.
You can see from the nutritional information below that this chili is both low in fat and calories, while still providing plenty of healthy protein. Vegetarian Chili with Smart Ground Mock Meat Crumbles recipe and photo courtesy of Lightlife Foods.
See also: More homemade vegetarian chili recipes
Ingredients:
- 1 12 ounce package Smart Ground Original
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup green pepper, chopped
- 1 cup celery, sliced
- 1 15 ounce can kidney beans
- 1 15 ounce can corn kernels
- 2 16 ounce cans tomatoes, cut up
- 1 6 ounce can tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 tbsp ground cumin
- 3 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Preparation:
Sautee the Smart Ground meat substitute, onion, green pepper and celery in a small amount of oil for 2-3 minutes, just until onions are lightly transluscent. Add the remainder of the ingredients and simmer for at least 35 minutes, and up to 90 minutes.
Serves: 10-12
Nutritional information, per serving: Fat-2g, Fiber-7g, Sodium-220mg, Carbohydrates-26g, Protein-12g (soy protein 6g), Calories-160.
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