Hidden Value Chili
This recipe hides extra nutritional value so that the end result is rich
and full, but it is hard to identify the additions.
Category: Entree
Re-Calculate: Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 1 1Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumeolive oil
- 1 1 1cup CUP_USVolumechopped onion
- 1 1 1 block firm tofu, crumbled
- 1 1 1Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumechili powder
- 2 2 2tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumeground cumin
- 4 4 4cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 1 1 16 oz. can red kidney beans
- 2 2 216 oz. cans chopped tomatoes
- 1 1 116 oz. can pumpkin or 1 10 oz. package frozen chopped spinach
- Ground black pepper and red pepper flakes to taste
- Chopped Fresh California Avocado to top
Instructions
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
- Saute the onions until translucent, then add crumbled tofu and brown slightly.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, and the crushed garlic and stir for a minute or two.
- Add the rest of the ingredients, turn heat to low, and simmer for an hour.
- Add water if the mixture is too thick.
- Serve over brown rice or with crusty bread.
- Top with chopped avocado.
Nutrition Facts:
Nutrients per serving: 190 calories; 10g protein; 24g carbohydrate; 7g
fat(1g saturated fat, 4g monounsaturated fat, 2g polyunsaturated fat);
0mg cholesterol; 8g fiber; 330mg sodium. 
If you've tried this recipe and would like to share your comments about it with other visitors to the Web site or have a question about the recipe, please fill out the form below. We will review all comments, respond to questions and may publish comments of general interest.