Chorizo and Bean Chili

Ingredients
1 package soy chorizo or lean ground turkey cooked (see note below)
2 15 ounce cans red kidney beans
1 15 ounce can small red kidney beans
1 15 ounce can black beans
3 15 ounce cans crushed tomatoes
2 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
1 large onion chopped
3 cups water

Directions
Put chopped onion and a bit of water in large pot and cook onion until translucent. Stir occasionally. Watch so it doesn't burn!
While the onion is cooking,  rinse all beans.
Combine all ingredients in a large pot and stir.
Bring to a boil on high and simmer on low for 60 minutes.
Serve with brown rice.
Makes 12 servings.
I like to freeze half of it and save it for when I don't have time to cook!

Soy chorizo is hard to find.  We get ours at: Pete's Fruit Market.
If you can't find soy chorizo use lean ground turkey.
http://local.yahoo.com/info-16723912-pete-s-fruit-market-milwaukee

Low-fat Chorizo Mushroom Quiche

Ingredients

o    4 eggs

o    1 1/2 cups rice milk (You can use regular milk or cream)

o    6 once can sliced mushrooms

o 1 medium sized onion

o    6 ounces soy or pork chorizo sausage

o    3/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated (use mozzarella for less fat)

o    1 teaspoon oregano

o    1/2 teaspoon onion powder

o    1/2 teaspoon cayenne

o    1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt

o    1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1.    In a medium mixing bowl, stir together eggs, milk and spices, set aside.

2.    Saute mushrooms and onion together in a pan until they are cooked about 5 - 7 minutes. You may need a dash of olive oil to prevent sticking.

3.  Mix together chorizo with onion and mushrooms.

4.    Place crust in pie dish.  I used a stoneware dish.  Place chorizo mixture on the bottom, then cheese, then pour egg mixture over top. 

5.     Bake at 375 degrees for 60 minutes, depending on your pan and your oven. CHECK OFTEN as ovens vary.

6.    Cook until slightly brown on top and eggs do not jiggle. Let set for 10 minutes. You might sprinkle green onions or chili flakes on top.

This recipe was adapted from the recipe below.

http://breakfast.food.com/recipe/chorizo-mushroom-quiche-340610

Spicy Soy Chorizo Summer Soup

Ingredients
1 15.5 ounce can  light kidney beans - rinsed
1 15.5 ounce can dark read kidney beans rinsed
1 large sweet potato- diced
1 medium sized onion - diced
2 stalks celery - diced
1 small jar mild salsa
1 14.5 ouncescan  stewed tomatoes
1/2 of a 12 ounce Trader Joe soy chorizo package(you can use regular pork chorizo)

Toppings
shredded cheddar cheese
shredded cilantro
plain yogurt

Directions
Put all ingredients into a pot.  Cover with water.  Cook until the vegetables are tender.
Serve with tortilla chips, cheese, plain yogurt or sour cream.
I like to add brown rice to my chili.  You could add noodles too!