Sweet and Spicy Vegan Chili

Popular with all the vegans, vegetarians and meat eaters in my life. A great balance of flavors.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  small yellow sweet onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  tablespoons chili powder
• 2  teaspoons light brown sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 28  ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
• 6  ounces tomato paste
• 2  cups  apple juice
• 4  ounces  diced hot green chili peppers, drained
• 30  ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2  cups  vegetarian  veggie crumbles

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic, cover, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne.
4. Add the tomatoes and juice, tomato paste, apple juice, chiles, and beans.
5. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat to low, stir in the burger crumbles, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.