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Name: Conni
Location: United States

In my "real" life, I am a graphic designer working primarily in Corel and PhotoShop. My husband is a photographer and we operate a business together called The Art Room. In my spare time (what spare time?), I design and create Santa Claus dolls. Please visit my web site, Just Clauses, at http://www.justclauses.com if you have a minute. I also try to squeeze drawing, piano practice, and songwriting into my days - not easy when deadlines are looming...

Sunday, March 02, 2008

Black Bean Chili Con Conni

Here’s my recipe for vegetarian chili that has evolved over the years. It can be thrown together very quickly and easily – and is extremely tasty and nutritious!

1 Tablespoon olive oil
½ of a 12 oz. package of Morningstar Farms Crumbles (a meat substitute in freezer section of supermarket)
1 medium-sized onion, chopped
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 oz.) can Del Monte Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes (with Zesty Jalapeños)
1 cup frozen corn
1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
½ teaspoon cumin (adjust to taste)
2 scant teaspoons salt (I use Salt Sense to cut down on sodium.)

In a large skillet, lightly sauté the chopped onion in the olive oil. Add Crumbles and all the other ingredients. Bring to a boil, turn down heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Serve on rice (I use brown rice) with a dollop of sour cream.

Serve with a salad, tortilla chips and salsa. Guacamole is nice, too!

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2 Comments:

Blogger Marcia said...

Yum! I'm going to try it. It looks to be Weight Watcher friendly! And such a clever name!

8:48 AM  
Blogger Conni said...

Yep, it's Weight Watcher friendly until you add the sour cream and guacamole!

12:32 AM  

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