HEART HEALTHY RECIPE (LUNCH): VEGETARIAN CHILI

·         1 (12 ounce) package burger style soy crumbles

·         2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed

·         3 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

·         1 cup water

·         1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes

·         1 (12 ounce) can low sodium v-8 tomato juice

·         3 large onions, chopped

·         4½ TBSP chili powder

·         1½ TBSP ground cumin

·         1 TBSP garlic powder

·         2 bay leaves

·         1½ tsp. kosher salt

·         ½ tsp. black pepper

1.      In a large pot, combine all ingredients

2.      Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 hour

3.      Remove bay leaves and serve

Servings:  8

Serving size:  1¼ cup

Nutritional Information

Calories:  140

Fat:  0 g

Saturated Fat:  0 g                          

Cholesterol:  0 mg              

Sodium:  480 mg                  

Carbohydrate:  32 g            

Fiber:  9 g

Protein:  10 g

"The Perfect Day"
By: Nanette Cameron, RD