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Tabatchnick Vegetarian Chili

May 2, 2006 | Reviewer: Guest Reviewers

Tabatchnick Vegetarian Chili

Price: $2.50/box ($1.50 on sale)
Serving: 1 pouch, 7.5 oz
Calories: 180
Fat: 6%, 3.5g
Sodium: 15%, 360mg
Protein: 12g

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The Tabatchnik family says: We only use our own natural and pure artesian well water, and never add any preservatives, artificial ingredients, or MSG.

Veda says: Tabatchnick Chili is one of my easy meal favorites for several reasons. First, of course, is the fact that it’s tasty and filling. Secondly, as someone who eats a primarily vegetarian diet, I appreciate the fact that one serving contains more iron and just as much protein as the typical hamburger. Courtesy of the kidney beans, I believe. Like other Tabatchnick products, the spices aren’t overwhelming and compliment the base ingredients well. The combo of tomato base, kidney beans, soy product, diced onions and tomatoes is not as hearty as the picture makes it appear. However, the taste and texture are still a winning combo. Because it’s hard for me to leave anything exactly as it is, I like to add a slice of medium cheddar cheese and (if I’m at home) a few chives. It doesn’t need the chives, I just like the greenery against the red chili base. It gives me the illusion that I’m eating vegetables.

As mentioned in my review of Tabatchnick’s Yankee Bean Soup, the one shortfall is that you need a container to eat out of. All Tabatchnick products come in a boil-in-a-bag type of container. While this is still very easy, it can leave you scrounging for a bowl in which to heat it. Also, BEWARE of the steam when emptying it into the bowl. I know this seems obvious, but more than once I’ve ended up standing over the kitchen sink with a pinky or thumb under cold water. It’s not that I’m stubborn, but the bag makes it more difficult than you’d expect. First aid aside, I’d recommend buying these yummy Tabatchnick meals at Safeway. They sell them for $2.50 (sale at $1.50) per box. Each box contains two servings. For taste and value, it can’t be beat.

Today I enjoyed my chili with a very good Trader Joe’s “The Works” bagel. Thanks, Amy!! Next time I’ll try Abi’s suggestion and pair it with a corn muffin. I can hardly wait.

Filed Under Four Stars, Tabatchnick Soup Reviews, Vegetarian 
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One Response to “Tabatchnick Vegetarian Chili”

  1. Ulrike Heglie on January 28th, 2008

    I came across your Split Pea Soup
    and it remined me of home.This is the fist one I ever bought and just fell in love with it .Blessing to you.
    Ulrike

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