Kristins Chili Recipes

KRISTIN'S VEGAN CHILI WITH CASHEWS

Steps:

• In large pot, heat olive oil. Add peppers, celery, and half of the onions and cook over medium heat until onions are cooked.
• Stir in garlic, basil, oregano, chili powder, cumin, black pepper.
• Add tomatoes (in juice), vinegar, and bay leaf. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking 2-3 minute.
• Stir in cashews, cook over low heat 16-17 minutes.
• Saute tofu with remaining onions and garlic. Then add to pot with beans and cook another 25 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Chili is done when all ingredients are well blended and soft and chili is thick and bubbling.
• Top with remaining cashews once served in bowls.

KRISTIN'S CHILI

Steps:

• Heat EVOO in pot or Dutch oven.
• Mix all the spices together in a small bowl and set aside.
• Add meat with half of the seasonings to pot and brown.
• Add the onions, peppers & garlic, seasoning again with salt & pepper and sauté for 7-10 minutes, or until onions are translucent.
• Add the remaining half of the seasonings to pot, stir to combine.
• Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste and hot sauce.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Add beans and heat through for about 5 minutes.