Slow Cooker Tofu Chili

Of all of our recipes our chili is probably the one most remembered in our family. A nice spicy chili for those who like it hot. It cooks slowly overnight to make a tender, thick, and flavorful dish. The recipe calls for tofu but we have used chicken as well and it can be substituted out evenly. This chili can be cooked and frozen for later use. It just seems to get better and better the more it is reheated.

Step: 1

Heat a large, nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Add tofu and cook until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer tofu to a 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Add tomato puree, kidney beans, sweet peppers, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, green onions, jalapeno peppers, habanero peppers, serrano peppers, chili powder, black pepper, cumin, and salt. Stir well.

Step: 2

Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low until heated through and vegetables are soft, 10 to 12 hours.

Per Serving: 163 calories; protein 10.8g; carbohydrates 25.6g; fat 3.8g; sodium 589.4mg.

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