vegetable bouillon powder or crumbled stock cubes
water
vegetable chili mix (TVP)
hot water
chopped tomatoes
red kidney beans, drained and washed
Put bouillon and water into a pan. Cook for about 5 minutes (if you’re using any of the veggies mentioned below, cook them now), then remove the pan from the heat and add the chili mix (if mix has special instructions, follow them) and hot water, mixing well. Add the tomatoes, mix and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the red kidney beans and cook for a further 5 minutes.
Ingredients amounts vary to each one’s taste. Bouillon is optional. Tomatoes can be diced canned tomatoes. okra, mushrooms, onions or corn (fresh or frozen) can also be used.
Serving Suggestion:
Serve on a bed of rice, topped with a spoonful of fatfree sour cream or plain fatfree yogurt and garnished with lemon wedges. If by itself in a bowl, sprinkle some cheese on top.
The recipe Vegetarian Chilly for weight loss is helpful. Such a dish is also a cheap way to lose weight. As I love chilly and spicy food I find this method of preparing a bean dish absolutely delicious.