Grandma's Lebanese Chili
photo by Vegetarian Network
- Ready In:
- 1hr 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Serves:
-
10
ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 cups bulgur
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions, diced
- 2 medium carrots (chopped or grated)
- 3 cups cauliflower
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves or 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed & drained
- 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce
- 1 cup cashews
directions
- Rinse bulghur in a sieve.
- Put bulghur in medium bowl and cover with boiling water by 2 inches?.
- Soak uncovered for 30 minutes, or until tender.
- Drain thoroughly by spooning batches into a sieve and pressing out all of the liquid with the back of a spoon.
- As the batches are completed, put them in another medium bowl.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onions and saute for 3 minutes, tossing often.
- Add carrots and cauliflower and saute for additional 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle on the turmeric, coriander, cumin, cloves and cayenne and cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Add the drained chickpeas.
- Mix and cook 2 minutes.
- Stir in the drained bulghur, tomatoes and tamari and mix thoroughly.
- Cook, tossing occasionally, 15 minutes, or until piping hot.
- Toss cashews on top and serve with plain yogurt, for contrasting flavor & texture.
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The Vegetarian Network of Austin (VNA) is a local, active group of vegetarians and vegans in Austin, Texas. We are open to anyone interested in a vegetarian lifestyle. Our organization meets regularly for food, fun, support and to exchange information and ideas. We host monthly vegan potlucks and patronize local vegetarian-friendly restaurants. We also meet for social gatherings and public outreach. We periodically advertise and promote special events such as the Lone Star Vegetarian Chili Cook-Off and sponsor special guest speakers.
The 21st Annual Lone Star Vegetarian Chili Cook-Off is on Sunday November 15, 2009 from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm at the Travis County Farmers Market (formerly the Historic Austin Farmers Market), 6701 Burnet Road, in Austin, Texas. Chili Teams from all over Texas will delight you with an amazing array of delicious, healthy, meatless chilis as they compete for best chili and best booth!
Door Prizes - Live Entertainment - Educational Booths and Exhibits
$7 Adults (13 and up), $3 Children 6-12 years (5- are free!)
(CASH ONLY AT THE GATE)
Produced by the Lone Star Vegetarian Network:
Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Fort Worth, El Paso
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We're looking for chili teams, volunteers, door prizes, celebrity vegetarians and, of course, attendees! See www.veggiechilicookoff.com for more information.
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Asian Noodles and Broccoli
Vegan Cornbread
Grilled Portabella Burger With Basil Mayonnaise
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