Vegetarian Crumbles Chili

Description
Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * From: The Duke Diet
 * Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 35 minutes
 * Servings: 4

Ingredients

 * 2 cups mushrooms, fresh whole
 * 1 cup white onion, raw and chopped
 * ½ cup green bell peppers, raw, chopped
 * 8 tsp green chile peppers, diced
 * 1 tsp garlic, minced
 * 2 cups tomatoes, canned whole without added salt
 * cooking spray
 * 1 tsp broth, reduced-sodium vegetable, without msg
 * ½ cup water
 * ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
 * ½ tsp cumin, ground
 * 2 tsp chili powder
 * ⅔ cup black beans, canned
 * 5¼ oz vegetarian crumbles, burger substitute, soy
 * ⅓ cup chili beans, canned

Directions

 * 1) Spray skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.
 * 2) Slice mushrooms and sauté in skillet until browned.
 * 3) Remove from pan.
 * 4) Spray a dutch oven or stockpot with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.
 * 5) Add onions and peppers to the kettle and saute until vegetables are soft.
 * 6) Add garlic, tomatoes, broth, water, chili powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, beans, and soy crumbles, and simmer gently for about 20 minutes.
 * 7) Add mushrooms and simmer another 15 minutes.
 * 8) Serve hot.

Nutritional information
Per serving:
 * 170 Calories | 3g Total Fat | 0g Saturated Fat | 492mg Sodium | 0mg Cholesterol | 14g Protein | 27g Carbs | 8g Dietary Fiber
 * Exchanges: 1 Starch | 2 Vegetable | 2 Protein
 * Carb Choices: 1½