Carol's Favorite Vegetarian Chili

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Great recipe! I was surprised at the consistency.. I didn't think it would be chili like, but the mashed beans made all the difference! I did add about 1/2c water while cooking and I add water every time I reheat. Excellent!

2 hours Prep: 2 hours Cook: 30 minutes

302 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	large	onion	chopped
3	each	garlic clove	crushed & pressed
2	tablespoons	vegetable oil
1	each	celery stalks	diced
1 1/2	teaspoons	chili powder
1	teaspoon	cumin
1/2	teaspoon	cayenne pepper
1	cup	tomato	chopped
2	tablespoons	tomato paste
4	cups	beans	kidney, black, pinto and/or garbanzo, cooked
1/2	pound	tofu	crumbled, optional
1 1/2	teaspoons	salt
1	teaspoon	oregano

Directions

Saute onion and garlic in oil until onion is soft.

Add celery and spices.

Saute another 2-3 minutes.

Add tomato and paste.

Mash 2 cups of the beans and add beans and tofu to the pot along with the salt and oregano.

Simmer 30 minutes.

To cook raw beans: Soak beans in water overnight, OR boil for 2 minutes and let sit, covered, for 1 hour. Bring to a boil in same water and simmer about 1 hour or until tender.

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Great recipe! I was surprised at the consistency.. I didn't think it would be chili like, but the mashed beans made all the difference! I did add about 1/2c water while cooking and I add water every time I reheat. Excellent!
over 3 years ago by adriennej8

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 285g

Amount per Serving

Calories 302 32% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.0g	16%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	11%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 12mg	4%
Sodium 1313mg	55%
Total Carbohydrate 42.0g	14%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g	47%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 16.0g	32%

Vitamin A	12%		Vitamin C	21%
Calcium	38%		Iron	26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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