Easiest Ever Tofu Chili
With a fraction of the calories and fat content of poultry and meat, soy became a favorite food in the ’90s. This classic soy chili recipe comes from a 1996 issue of Better Nutrition.
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*We added 1 Tbs. of olive oil to enhance the recipe, but you can also use cooking spray.
For more about this recipe: Better Nutrition in the 90s, Part 1
Ingredients
2 packages firm tofu, frozen
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups tomatoes
4 cups cooked kidney beans
2 Tbs. chili powder
1 tsp. vinegar
1 tsp. sugar
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. black pepper
Tabasco sauce to taste, optional
Preparation
- Thaw tofu, and crumble into bits. Sauté onion and garlic in oil* until tender. Add tofu, and sauté another few minutes.
- In large pot, mix all ingredients, and simmer 1 hour, stirring frequently. Spoon into bowls and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 440
- Carbohydrate Content 56 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 10 g
- Fiber Content 15 g
- Protein Content 36 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1.5 g
- Sodium Content 460 mg
- Sugar Content 8 g