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Tofu Chili
Photo: Charles Deluvio

Tofu Chili

16 ingredients 4 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

520
Calories
24g
Protein
22g
Fat
66g
Carbs

Counts 12 of 14 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pinto Bean 1/2 cup (86g) canned 122
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Corn Oil 1/2 cup kernels (82g) 77
Tofu 100g firm 76
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0
Bean not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 5 cups cooked pinto beans
  • 2 pounds frozen tofu
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (tamari)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons corn oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup liquid (water or bean cooking liquid)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 medium green pepper, diced
  • 2 large onions, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
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Directions

1

Cut tofu into bite-size pieces and freeze overnight.

2

The next day, thaw tofu for about 1 hour.

3

Mix soy sauce, tomato paste, corn oil, garlic powder and liquid and add thawed tofu; heat in a skillet.

4

In a separate skillet, sauté green pepper, onions and garlic in oil until onions turn clear. Put all ingredients in a pot and simmer together. You may have to add more liquid. Cook for 20 to 40 minutes.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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