Vegan Bean & Barley Chili

Ingredients
1.75oz package of chili seasoning
4-10oz cans of rotel diced tomatoes & green chilies (do not drain)
2-8oz cans tomato sauce (no salt added)
15oz can chili hot beans (do not drain)
15oz can great northern beans (drained)
15oz can red beans (drained)
15oz can black beans (drained)
15oz can corn (no salt added, drained)
16oz bag pearl barley
6 cloves minced garlic
1 large onion (diced)
1 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
10oz (aprox. 4) fresh habanero peppers,diced
2.5oz (aprox. 1) fresh chili pepper, diced
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (more or less to taste)
1 Tbs. cumin
1 tsp. cinnamon

Directions
In a 5 1/2 quart or larger stock pot cook pearl barley according to package (aprox. 45mins.)

In a second pan caramelize diced onion in extra virgin olive oil.  When almost complete add diced habanero peppers, diced chili peppers,  and diced garlic. 

Once pearl barley is cooked add onion mixture to pan and add all remaining ingredients, mix well.  Simmer on low, stirring occasionally for approximately one hour.  Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips (all optional).
 
Serving Size: 2 cups (recipes makes roughly 9 servings)
Calories: 402.5
Fat: 3.5 grams
Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
Sodium: 1595 milligrams
Carbohydrates: 86.25 grams
Fiber: 19.5 grams
Sugar: 11.25 grams
Protein: 17 grams

Pepper Mayo

This is a great spread for any sandwich (I am embarrassed to admit I could probably eat it right out of the container with a spoon cause it is that good)!!!

Ingredients
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon Splenda
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (more or less to taste)

Directions
Place all ingredients into a bowl and mix well.  Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

Serving Size: 1 table spoon
Calories: 49
Fat: 5 grams
Cholesterol: 5 milligrams
Sodium: 101 milligrams
Carbohydrates: 1.25 grams
Fiber: 0 grams
Sugar: .65 grams
Protein: .13 gram

KFC Twister Sandwich

KFC Twisters are one of the few fast food items I miss.  This sandwich (although now discontinued) is close to 600 calories, which is something that definitely doesn't fit into my daily caloric allowance.  With a little shopping and experimenting I was able to make a version that is amazingly close to the real thing at only about half the calories.

Ingredients
1 low calorie tortilla (like Ole Xtreme Wellness High Fiber Low Carb Tortilla)
1/4 cup diced tomato
1/2 cup shredded lettuce
1 tablespoon pepper mayo
2-3 breaded chicken tenders (aprox. 100g)

Directions
Place tortilla on counter. Spread 1 tablespoon pepper mayo down the center of the tortilla.  Top with lettuce, tomato, and chicken tenders.  Fold and eat.

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 322
Fat: 18.75 grams
Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
Sodium: 949 milligrams
Carbohydrates: 31.78 grams
Fiber: 13 grams
Sugar: 2.11 grams
Protein: 21.82 grams