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VEGETARIAN CHILI

(2 lbs dried = 3 qts cooked)

Cooked chili OR kidney beans 1 qt            3 qts           
Crushed or chopped tomatoes 1 qt OR 28-oz can            2 28-oz cans           
TVP (Texturized Vegetable Protein) 1/2 c            1 c TVP           
Chopped, sauteed onion 1 small            2           
Chili powder 2 T            Rounded 1/3 c           
Cumin powder 1T            3 T           
Oregano 1 T            3 T           
Cocoa (optional) 1 T            3 T           
Salt 1 t            1 T           
Garlic powder 1 t            1 T           
Black pepper 1/2 t            1/2 T           

Simmer together until TVP has texture of chopped meat:  fifteen minutes minimum.
Serve hot over rice or macaroni.
Top with Parmesan or cheddar or butter.
Tastes even better if left to sit overnight.