Dawn's Favorite Low-Fat Chili

Name: Dawn's Favorite Low-Fat Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 large Spanish onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 10 ounces veggie crumbles; 28 ounces crushed tomatoes; 28 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained; 19 ounces red kidney beans, undrained; 19 ounces romano beans, undrained; 19 ounces black beans, undrained; 12 ounces corn, drained; 4 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 2 teaspoons cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon oregano; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 tablespoon dried chipotle powder (optional)

Submitted by SpicyDoc

"I make many types of chili, but my wife likes this version best. It is easy, virtually fat-free, and family-friendly. It makes a big pot but freezes well. I spice up my own bowl with hot sauce, jalapenos,fresh onion, whatever."

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photo by Katzen

Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 19
Serves:: 12

ingredients

1 large Spanish onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
10 ounces veggie crumbles
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
28 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
19 ounces red kidney beans, undrained
19 ounces romano beans, undrained
19 ounces black beans, undrained
12 ounces corn, drained
4 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 teaspoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon oregano
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon dried chipotle powder (optional)

directions

Using a large pot, saute the chopped vegetables in the olive oil until soft.
Crumble in the fake meat and stir a bit.
Add all of the canned stuff and stir.
Add all of the seasonings and simmer for 30 minutes, adding a bit of water if you like it thinner.
Taste and tweak; if you like it spicier I recommend the chipotle powder. Hot sauce will do it too.

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Reviews

Absolutely delicious! I thought I had the market cornered on Vegetarian Chili, but I was wrong, SpicyDoc! Although our recipes are very similar, the addition of cocoa, oregano, cumin, and vinegar (who would have known?) would make such a difference!!! Of course, this spice freak added (and loved) the optional chipotle powder! I did also add two hot yellow banana peppers, and two jalepenos in with the other peppers, and a dash of salt at the end. Thanks so much for sharing this gem. Made for PAC Fall 2009.

Katzen
Very good! I used lean ground beef instead of veggie crumbles. I loved the chipotle powder. I added a little salt, too. It was a hit with my husband as well. Thanks for an easy and yummy chili recipe.

Tadish

Tweaks

Very good! I used lean ground beef instead of veggie crumbles. I loved the chipotle powder. I added a little salt, too. It was a hit with my husband as well. Thanks for an easy and yummy chili recipe.

Tadish

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SpicyDoc

I live in a town about 1 hr outside of Toronto. I have 2 toddler sons and a wife (who is past toddling) at home. I like to cook, my wife doesn't so I have a free rein in the kitchen. Cooking is probably my main hobby, except in Summer, when golf dominates. I LOVE spicy foods but DW doesn't, so I either cook separate dishes or make something I can spice up on my own plate. my current favorite cookbook is 'Some Like It Hot' by Clifford A. Wright--my first posting is from this book. My pet peeve is when someone turns up their nose at a new dish before actually trying it--she is getting better tho :) Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that the words YUM or YUMMY make my skin crawl.

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