Black Bean-Chipotle Chili with Seitan

Directions

Heat oil in large saucepan.

Add onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic; sauté 5 to 7 minutes.

Stir in crushed tomatoes, beans, water, seitan, chipotle chiles and seasonings.

Cook uncovered over low heat, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes.

Add water if necessary during cooking.

Remove chili from heat; let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Serve with warm bread and a dollop of low-fat yogurt if desired.

Makes 6 servings.

Note: Chipotle chilies, or smoked jalapenos, are available dried or canned in adobo sauce, a pickling brine of tomato, vinegar and spices.

To use dried chipotles, stem, seed and toast in a dry cast-iron skillet or on a baking sheet in a 250 degree oven 2 to 3 Transfer chilies to bowl; cover with hot water. Let stand until rehydrated, about 20 minutes. Mince or purée with soaking liquid. Canned chipotles in adobo sauce can be seeded, and minced or puréed as desired. Seitan: A chewy, meat-like, high protein food made from boiled or baked wheat gluten.