Two Bean Chili (Vegetarian)

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- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Yields:
-
1 cup
- Serves:
- 8
ingredients
- 1 cup textured vegetable protein
- 7⁄8 cup vegetable broth
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, crushed
- 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
- 2 -3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
directions
- 1. Place the TVP and broth in a 3-quart pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Remove the pan from heat and let sit for 5 minutes, or until the broth has been absorbed.
- 2. Add all of the remaining ingredients to the TVP mixture and stir to mix. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until the veggies are tender.
- ENJOY!
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Reviews
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I must say this chili is so easy and so good that it is now going to be my go-to chili recipe! I used 2 tablespoons chili powder and found it was quite spicy. (Next time I'll just use one and put some hot sauce on the table for the others.) I sauted the onions and peppers before adding them, and deglazed the pan with a splash of red wine. Other than that I followed the recipe exactly. I might use diced tomatoes next time because I like them chunky. But as posted it is so good and so healthy!
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I like trying new meatless recipes, especially when I can fool my family! I used a ground beef substitute instead of TVP and found this to be a good chili. I would have liked a bit more flavors so next time, I think I will add some of the spices mentioned below. I did also add a can of black beans for color. I will make this again. Thank you!
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Recently making a greater effort to enjoy more meatless meals and have once again purchased TVP. Wanted a quick and easy preparation and this fit the bill. Made as directed and found the chili to be very good but quite mild so I added some cayenne and additional chili powder. Also found that the onions and peppers were still a bit toothy and had not quite melded into the dish. An additional 10 minutes of simmering seemed to have done the trick and I ended with a great bowl of chili. Thanks! Made for Newest Zaar Tag.
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To explain the name: I was veg for 11 years, vegan for 1. In the last year or so I started eating poultry and fish again, but my brother-in-law's nickname for me (smelly vegetarian) has always stuck.
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