Quick & Easy Veggie Chili

My husband and I created this hearty heart healthy vegetarian chili while he (a meat eater) and I (a strict vegetarian) were dating. It is easy to make utilizing readily available ingredients and satisfies both our tastes!

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  cup onion, chopped
• 1  bell pepper, diced
• 2 -3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (12 ounce) can  spicy hot V8
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans with lime juice, drained
• 16  ounces  Morningstar Farms Meal Starters Grillers recipe crumbles
•  ground pepper
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce (optional) or 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
•  additional cumin (optional) or  chili powder, as desired (optional)
•  shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
•  cooked elbow macaroni (optional)

Directions

1. In the bottom of a dutch oven, saute Onions in Olive or Canola Oil until they start to soften.
2. Add in Garlic and Red Pepper and cook until fragant.
3. Stir in Burger Crumbles, sprinkle with worcestershire or soy sauce (if desired), and cook over medium heat until warmed.
4. Add in remaining ingredients and heat through.
5. Server over Elbow Pasta and top with Sharp Cheddar, if desired.