Vegan Chili

MetPro Serving Breakdown:

Meal Carbs = 3
Protein = 1.5
Fat = .5

Yields 4 MetPro Servings Total
MetPro Notes: Good option for those on higher phases (885+) with 3 meal carbs at dinner

Ingredients

• 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 ½ cups canned tomato sauce, sugar-free

• 2 cups diced tomatoes, canned or fresh are great!

• 1 medium yellow onion, diced

• 1 cup shredded carrots

• 1-2 jalapeno peppers, seeded, minced

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• ½ cup bulgar, rinsed

• 1 Tbs of olive oil

Spices for the Seasoning

• 2 Tbs chili powder

• 1 Tbs ground cumin

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ¼ tsp paprika

• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

• salt and pepper to taste

Optional Toppings

• 1 avocado, sliced

• Fresh cilantro, chopped

• Lime juice

Directions

1.) Add 1 tbs of olive oil into a large pot and turn on to medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, and jalapeño and sauté, stirring often until the onion is translucent (about 5 minutes.) Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
2.) Add the bulgur and all the spices and stir until well combined.
3.) Mix in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the beans are tender about 1 hour. Stir occasionally.
4.) Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve with ¼ avocado + sprinkle cilantro, or add lime juice atop if desired.