So easy to make, and loaded with protein!
Here's whatchya need (Makes about 4 1-1/2 cup servings):
1/2 can chickpeas (drained, rinsed)
3/4 can black beans (drained, rinsed)
1 can kidney beans (drained, rinsed)
1 can corn (drained, rinsed)
1 can sliced mushrooms (drained, rinsed)
2 onions, diced
Salsa
Ketchup (optional)
BBQ sauce (optional)
Additional sauce of your choice
Spices of your choice (I chose garlic powder, cayenne pepper, & black pepper)
1 tbsp olive oil
And if you're a meat-eater, 1 lb extra lean ground beef/chicken/turkey (whatever your preference is)
Here's whatchya gotta do:
1. Heat up that olive oil on medium heat. Add in the meat if you've chosen to use some. Mix in the onion.
2. Drain and rinse all the beans, corn, and mushrooms (getting rid of extra and unnecessary sodium that you don't need!). Add them to the pot.
3. Add in the salsa, and other sauces you may decide to use. Mix in ketchup and BBQ sauce (these add sweetness, but not necessary ingredients)
4. Also the chili to simmer on low heat for about 50 mins.
5. Stir in additional spices to your preference.
VOILA! You're done!
A few notes:
- feel free to add veggies such as peppers, carrots, and celery
- cayenne pepper adds a nice kick! And also boosts your metabolism. But remember - the longer cayenne heats, the spicier it gets. So keep that in mind when deciding when to mix it in.
- feel free to use whatever beans you prefer! The ones listed above just happened to be the ones in my stash.
The calories in this chili mostly come from protein and healthy carbs. BE CAREFUL though - depending on what sauces you choose to use may hike up that calorie count! Try to use ones with relatively low sugar content.
My food critic was a pretty big fan of my rendition of the chili.
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