Chile Non-Carne

• 1/2 cup cracked wheat bulgur
• 1/2 cup boiling water or vegetable stock
• 1 Tbs. olive or canola oil, or more as needed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 3 Tbs. hot chili powder
• 1 large fresh green pepper, chopped
• 1 28-oz. can Italian plum tomatoes, chopped, including liquid
• 1 1/2 cups canned kidney or black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped, if desired
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1. Soak cracked wheat in boiling water or stock, about 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in large saucepan over medium-low heat.
3. When hot, saute onion and garlic until soft, about 15 minutes.
4. Add chili powder, and cook about 5 minutes more.
5. Add green pepper, and cook until tender.
6. Add remaining ingredients, including cracked wheat and stock, and cook over medium-low heat until vegetables are tender.
7. Adjust seasonings to taste.
8. To serve, ladle portion into serving bowl.
9. Store remainder in refrigerator.
10. To reheat, place serving portion in saucepan or microwavable container.

cracked wheat bulgur, boiling water, olive, onion, garlic, hot chili powder, green pepper, italian plum tomatoes, kidney, peppers, salt

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/chile-non-carne/ (may not work)