Vegetarian Chili

(makes 6 servings)

Ingredients:

• 1 chopped onion
  
• 4 minced cloves garlic
  
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil (or olive oil)
  
• 2 finely chopped carrots
  
• 2 chopped tomatoes
  
• 2 (15 oz.) cans black beans, drained
  
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, chili powder, or chili seasoning mix
  
• 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
  
• Salt and black pepper, to taste (optional)
  

Preparation:

• Heat vegetable oil in a large-size saucepan, sauté onions and garlic. Add carrots, tomatoes, black beans, herbs and spices.
  
• Cook over medium heat until the carrots are tender (about 15-20 minutes). Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
  

Make 6 Servings:

Weight loss recipes Amount Per Serving(1/6 of recipe (226 g)): 236 Calories, 13 g Protein, 40 g carbohydrates, 14 g Dietary Fiber, 3 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 348 mg sodium