Title: Honey Spiced Chili Category: Vegetarian
Instructions:
Honey Spiced ChiliAnother recipe from our local paper. Makes 6 servings. 1 (15 ounce) package firm tofu 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup chopped onion 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can red kidney beans, undrained 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar Using a cheese grater, shred tofu and freeze in a zippered bag or airtight container. Thaw tofu, place in a strainer and press out excess liquid. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot; add onion, green pepper, garlic, and cook, stirring 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender and begin to brown. Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, oregano and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir in tofu; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in diced tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato sauce, honey and vinegar. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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