"Next to jazz music, there is nothing that lifts the spirit and strengthens the soul more than a good bowl of chili."
- Harry James
Chili is such an amazing dish! And so versatile!
You need fiber in your diet?No problem! The beans in this dish are excellent source of it. Fiber not only works to help keep you regular but it also slows the rate at which sugar is absorbed into your body. And according to beanladies.com, "if you're a diabetic, this will be really good for you because it keeps your blood glucose level from rising and falling too quickly."
Ingredients:
1 Onion (medium size)
1 package - Tofu
1 can - Tomatoes
2 stalks - Celery
1 can - Kidney beans
1 can - Black beans
Salt (to taste)
1 tbsp - Parsley
1/4 tsp - Chili flakes
1/2 tsp - Paprika
1/4 tsp - White pepper
2 tbsp - Tomato paste
2 Bay leaves (optional)
Directions:
Saute the onions in a pot set to medium-high heat.
After a few minutes turn down the heat to medium, and add in the chopped celery. Mix for a few minutes, allowing them to soften.
Add in the spices (parsley, chili flakes, white pepper and paprika), and the tomato paste. Mix and add in the tomato sauce. Continue stirring in order to incorporate all the ingredients.
Add in the black beans and the kidney beans.
Add in a cup of water and stir.
Chop your tofu into small cubes and add them to the pot. Stir.
Cover the pot and allow the chili to simmer on a low heat for 30 minutes to 1 hour. The longer the better!
Serve and enjoy!
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