This recipe was originally shared with me by my friend Evelyn.
I have made changes to it as I continue to use it--this recipe is very forgiving. :-)
Ingredients:
1 tbsp safflower oil
1 Onion, diced
1 Green pepper, diced
1 Yellow pepper, diced
2 boxes LightLife Smart Ground veggie protein crumbles
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 can kidney beans
1 can chickpeas
2 cans black beans
2 cans white beans
1 can tomato paste
1 can refried beans
1 can corn (optional)
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 to 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp cumin
1 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp paprika
Hot sauce (optional)
Black pepper (optional)
Instructions:
- Heat safflower oil in large (6-qt) pot and add onions and peppers. Saute until onions are translucent.
- Add veggie protein crumbles, using a wooden spoon to break into crumbles.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes and rinsed beans. Simmer for about an hour, stirring occasionally.
- Add tomato paste, refried beans, corn (if using) and seasonings.Continue cooking to desired temperature.
- Adjust seasonings as needed, and serve.
