Vegetarian Chili

• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 8 oz. fresh mushrooms, chopped
• 3 T pure chili powder
• 1 T cumin
• 1 t red pepper flakes
• 2 t garlic powder
• 1 t dried oregano
• 2 jars crushed tomatoes (24 oz)
• 2-3 T tomato paste
• 1 cup texturized vegetable protein
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 can kidney or other beans
• Optional: grated cheddar cheese, scallions, sour cream

1. 1. Saute onions, peppers and mushroom until all soft and wilted.
2. 2. Add spices and stir about 1 minute.
3. 3. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, TVP and water. Let simmer 2 hours. Add water or vegetable broth if it gets too thick.
4. 4. Add beans before serving.
5. 5. Put out optional toppings and serve over rice, corn bread or spaghetti.

onions, red bell pepper, pepper, fresh mushrooms, t, t, red pepper, garlic, oregano, tomatoes, tomato paste, texturized vegetable protein, water, kidney, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/vegetarian-chili-52565011 (may not work)