Fabulous Vegetarian Chili |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A really great vegetarian chili, I like to add in 1 or 2 jalapeno peppers and/or crushed chili flakes Ingredients:
2 tablespoons oil |
1 medium onion, chopped |
1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped |
1 medium carrot, diced |
2 cups unpeeled unseeded fresh tomatoes |
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped |
1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, undrained |
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can red kidney beans, undrained |
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes |
1 lb firm tofu, rinsed, patted dry and crumbled |
2 cups water (or can use vegetable broth) |
2 cups frozen whole kernel corn |
2 teaspoons salt (i use seasoned salt) |
1 -2 tablespoon chili powder |
1 tablespoon cumin |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
fresh ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Heat oil in a 5-qt Dutch oven.
2. Add onions, green peppers and carrots; sauté over med heat until tender.
3. Add fresh tomatoes, garlic, beans, crushed tomatoes, tofu, water, corn, salt, chili powder, cumin and cayenne pepper.
4. Simmer for 45-60 minutes or until done, stirring often, adjusting all seasonings to suit taste.
5. About halfway through cooking time season with black pepper and more salt if needed.
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