Fabulous Vegetarian Chili

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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

Recipe

• 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.