Vegetarian Chili

With only 155 calories per serving, this is a great choice for any meal and also keeps great for leftovers!  Here is what you will need for 4 servings:

• extra virgin olive oil cooking spray
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped fine
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 seeded, chopped jalapeno pepper
• 2 Tbsp ground chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 15-oz. can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes
• 1/3 cup ground veggie meat
• 1 14-oz. can vegetable broth (optional depending on how thick you want your chili)

 

 1. Spray a large skillet with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add the onions, garlic, veggie meat, and cook until veggie meat is cooked through.  Add the rest of the ingredients except for the kidney beans, tomatoes, and broth.  Stir until vegetables are tender.
2.  Add beans and broth, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes or until thicker.
3.  If you are someone who likes their chili in a bread bowl, skip the bread and try using a hollowed out green bell pepper.  It's healthy and also fun to eat!