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Kidney bean and tofu chili sin carne

An everyday dish for 2, ready in 30 minutes, around $1.83 a serving. People actually plan it with Popotam, and it's in season in October.

30mintotal
≈ $1.83a serving
523kcalper serving
33gof protein
VegetarianIn season in OctoberFreezes well
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Step-by-step recipe

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  1. Prep the veggies

    Peel and slice the onion. Seed the green bell pepper and cut it into small cubes.

  2. Drain and cut the tofu

    Press the tofu in paper towels or a clean dish towel if you have one, otherwise just pat it dry, then cut it into 1.5 cm cubes. Drain and rinse the kidney beans in the colander.

  3. Brown the tofu

    Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat in the skillet. Brown the tofu cubes for 5 min, flipping them, then salt lightly and move them to the plate.

    Tip · Don't stir the tofu for the first 2 minutes, let it form a crust, otherwise it sticks and breaks apart.

  4. Cook the veggies

    In the same skillet, add the remaining half tbsp of oil over medium heat. Cook the onion and bell pepper for 6 min, stirring, until they soften.

  5. Add the spices

    Add the chili powder and cumin. Stir for 1 min to warm them up without burning them.

  6. Add the tomatoes

    Pour in the peeled tomatoes with their juice and crush them with the spatula. Season with salt and pepper and let it simmer for 8 min over medium heat.

  7. Add the beans and tofu

    Add the drained kidney beans and the golden tofu. Stir and let it simmer for 5 min over low heat, adding a little water if it sticks.

    Tip · Only add the tofu at the end so it stays crispy instead of going soft in the sauce.

  8. Taste and serve

    Taste and adjust the salt and pepper. Serve the chili piping hot, straight onto the plates.

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The questions you're asking

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How many calories in a serving?

One serving has about 523 kcal. 30% comes from carbs, 25% from protein and 36% from fat.

40 gCarbs
33 gProtein
21 gFat
Per serving (the dish for 2, divided by 2)
Energy523 kcal
Protein32.6 g
Carbs39.5 g
of which sugars8.5 g
Fat21.2 g
of which saturated fat3.8 g
Fiber21 g
Salt1.4 g

Worked out ingredient by ingredient with the ANSES Ciqual 2025 table, never written by an AI. It's an estimate: veggie sizes and brands make the numbers vary.

How much does it cost?

About $1.83 a serving, adding up the average prices of the ingredients you need to buy.

≈ $3.65for 2 people
≈ $1.83a serving

Pantry salt, oil and spices aren't counted. Your store and your brands will move the total, but the ballpark is right.

How long does it keep?

2 days in the fridge, in a closed container, once cooled within two hours. And it freezes really well.

2 daysin the fridge
Very wellin the freezer, thaw it in the fridge the day before

Times Popotam uses for meal prep, based on ANSES guidance, rounded down. The details: how long cooked dishes keep.

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