Awesome Vegan Chili

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:

1. Heat safflower oil in large (6-qt) pot and add onions and peppers. Saute until onions are translucent.
2. Add veggie protein crumbles, using a wooden spoon to break into crumbles.
3. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
4. Add crushed tomatoes and rinsed beans. Simmer for about an hour, stirring occasionally.
5. Add tomato paste, refried beans, corn (if using) and seasonings.Continue cooking to desired temperature.
6.  Adjust seasonings as needed, and serve.