Karen's meatless chili

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupOil
2Onions; chopped
4Garlic cloves; minced
3Jalapeno chilies; minced
3cupsTVP flakes or granules
5tablespoonsChili powder
1teaspoonCayenne pepper
1teaspoonGround cumin
teaspoonSalt; or to taste
¼teaspoonBlack pepper
2tablespoonsMolasses
1tablespoonApple cider vinegar
16ouncesTomato sauce
6cupsWater
½cupNutritional yeast

Directions

Heat oil in large soup pot. Saute onions in oil over medium heat, stirring often, until lightly browned. Add garlic and jalapeno peppers; cook and stir for another minute. Stir in remaining ingredients, lower heat and cover. Simmer for at least one hour, stirring occasionally. Cooked beans may be added near the end of cooking period, if desired (adjust seasonings to taste).

Serve chili topped with diced onions, sliced olives, avocado chunks, chopped cilantro leaves or your favorite garnishes.

Copyright 1995 Karen Mintzias

Submitted By KAREN MINTZIAS On 03-19-95