Fake Chili, Vegetarian

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 small carrots, chopped
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 cups textured vegetable protein
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1 cup vegetable broth or 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a large saucepan. add the onion, carroes and bell pepper. saute until onion is limp. add the garlic and mix. add the tvp and fry for a few seconds until it looks browned.
• 2 add the tomatoes, the broth, the lime juice and the cumin and oregano. bring to a boil and season to taste with salt and pepper. add the sugar if desired and lower heat. cook until the vegetables are tender. serve hot.