Tasty, Low Cal Vegetarian Chili

Got another tasty, low calorie recipe that’s super easy to make for ya, and it happens to be vegetarian as well, so for any of you who don’t like to eat soy, you could substitute the soy meat crumbles with ground turkey, but the soy meat crumbles are good and are a very low fat, high protein, easily digested option to meat, so just keep that in mind too.

Here’s what you’ll need for the easy recipe :

One can of black beans

One can of finely chopped tomatoes, preferably the kind that are recipe ready – I like Del Monte’s with green peppers and onions added because it adds extra flavor and texture to my recipes.  You can even use two cans of tomatoes if you want, it will just make it slightly soupier, which is always fine.

One bag of MorningStar vegetarian soy crumbles

One large can of tomato puree

Chili Powder

One half onion, chopped fine

Garlic paste or garlic minced – about a teaspoon, for taste and added healthy benefits – garlic’s great for you!

Teaspoon of Cumin, teaspoon of sage

Seasoned salt to taste

Dash of worcesteshire sauce

All you do it blend everything together – since the “meat” substitute needs no browning, this recipe is super fast and easy, since you can basically just throw all the ingredients in a big pot and simmer away.  I simmered mine for almost two hours, then I usually let it sit in the fridge overnight before I take my first bowl, since it’s always better the second day after all the falvors meld together.  Oh, and I like to add a bit of olive oil to mine as well, maybe a tablespoon or so to the whole pot, for good measure since it gives you that dash of omega 3 you need!