Meaty chili without meat

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsOlive oil to package directions
1To 2 lb fresh mushrooms
½cupSpaghetti sauce (combination of domestic homemade or prepared and shiitake) cleaned
Salt to taste stem removed and reserved
2cupsWater (if using dry mushrooms
1cupLong-grain white rice rehydrate them)
Cilantro; washed, dried
2Hot chilies, green or red chopped; optional fresh or pickled; seeded
Lime wedges; optional and minced
Tomatoes; washed, chopped
2tablespoonsGround cumin optional
3tablespoonsGround chili powder
Plain yogurt or sour cream
32ouncesCanned beans, such as black optional red kidney or pink
Cheddar cheese, shredded drained; or fresh beans optional soaked & cooked according

Directions

In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms and reduce heat to low and simmer covered, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the chilies, cumin, chili powder, beans and spaghetti sauce. Cover and simmer for 20 to 40 minutes. Season to taste with salt.

Meanwhile prepare rice. In a medium-size saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat and cook the rice covered until tender, about 18 minutes.

Serve the chili hot over rice with cilantro, lime wedges, tomatoes, yogurt or sour cream, and cheddar cheese, if desired.

NUTRITION DETAILS PER SERVING WITHOUT TOPPINGS: Calories, 623; percent of calories from fat, 17 percent; fat, 12 gm; protein, 28 gm; carbohydrate, 106 gm; cholesterol, 0 mg; sodium, 246 mg.