Chili (normal)

Veggie Chili - South Beach Diet
*mom sometimes leaves out the soy meat, we sometimes add ground beef


Ingredients
2 bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
12 ounces soy/meat alternative crumbles
1 tablespoon chili powder (or more to taste)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 4-ounce can chopped green chilies, drained
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained
1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained
1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the peppers, onion, and garlic and heat until they soften. Add remaining ingredients. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Makes 8 (1-cup) servings

209 calories per serving using ground soy meat
327 calories per serving using ground beef