Here’s a delicious slimming version of a family favourite, that is high fibre, high protein and low in fat. It’s so easy to make, freezes well and is a great standby for casual entertaining. Vegetarians can substitute Quorn mince for the beef and save 40kcal and 3g fat per serving.
How to Make Our Healthy Chilli Con Carne:
- Dry-fry the onion and minced beef in a non-stick shallow pan over medium heat for 5 minutes, until the onion has softened.
- Once the mince has browned, stir in the pepper, garlic, and chilli and cook gently for 2–3 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, and kidney beans. Stir well and turn up the heat.
- When it boils, reduce the heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, until the liquid reduces and thickens—season with black pepper.
- Spoon the chilli con carne into a bowl and sprinkle with coriander or parsley, finally serve with the salsa and fromage frais.
Variations:
- Instead of chilli powder, you could use some dried chilli flakes or even chopped fresh chilli.
- Black beans make a change from red kidney beans as well as adding contrast to the fiery red colour of the finished dish.
Step it up: Quorn Chilli Con Carne Recipe
You can still enjoy eating this meal on Step 4 using 60g (dried weight) basmati rice.
Chilli Con Carne Calories:
Chilli Con Carne is a classic comfort dish, but did you know the average calories per serving are 820 kcal. However, our low-calorie Chilli Con Carne recipe has only 350 kcal per serving.
Is Chilli Con Carne Healthy for Weight Loss?
Chilli con carne can be a great choice when it comes to weight loss, with its high protein and fibre content that help you feel fuller for longer and aid in digestion. However, some recipes will have higher levels of fat content and caloric density. Our healthy chilli con carne recipe is low in both fat and calories, so you get all the protein and fibre goodness while reducing your fat and caloric intake, a perfect choice for your weight loss journey!
You can treat yourself to this tasty dish, and all of our other tasty dishes, as part of our weight loss plan. Find a consultant today to get started.
What to eat with Chilli Con Carne?...
Here are some low-calorie options that you can enjoy with your Chilli Con Carne…
Cauliflower rice
At only 35kcal and 0.4g per serving, the perfect partner for our Chilli Con Carne recipe.
Tortilla Chips
Fancy something a bit different? Accompany your chilli with several tortilla chips (74kcal for 10 tortilla chips on average).
Salad
If you're looking for something lighter, you can make a hearty salad filled with lots of vegetables.
Be sure to follow your step allowances if you have these additions.
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