Chili con seitan

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsOlive oil
1largeOnion; chopped
2Celery stalks; chopped
4Garlic cloves; minced
1Green pepper; chopped
2cupsGround Seitan
1teaspoonBasil
½teaspoonOregano
1teaspoonCumin
1teaspoonChili powder
¼teaspoonCloves; ground
Cayenne or hot sauce, to taste
2cupsRed kidney beans; cooked
½cupLiquid from beans
4cupsTomatoes, canned
Tamari to taste

Directions

Heat the oil in a large, heavy kettle. Add the onion and celery.

Saute until almost tender. Add the garlic, green pepper, gluten, and spices. Saute for a few minutes more.

Add the beans, cooking liquid, and tomatoes. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes. Add tamari to taste.

Serve with cornbread or tortillas and a big green salad.

From the files of DEEANNE