Vegetarian chili recipe?

[Emily J]

Bonjour. (: so I'm going to make chili tomorrow. But I'm a vegetarian, so I want to make vegetarian chili to surprise my family with. What is a good recipe that doesn't require like pre-packaged stuff. I don't mind like tomatoes ands uch, but like, I don't want to use a chili packet or something.

[Diamond Strength]

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 medium jalapeño or serrano chiles, seeded, finely chopped
2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained, rinsed
2 cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen® organic fire roasted or plain diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea salt)
1 cup Cascadian Farm® frozen organic sweet corn
Sour cream or plain yogurt, if desired
Shredded Cheddar cheese, if desired
Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired




DIRECTIONS
1. In 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic and chiles in oil 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender.
2. Stir in black beans, tomatoes, water, chili powder, cumin and salt. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in corn. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 5 minutes longer.
3. Top each serving with sour cream, cheese and cilantro.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.

[Snackie]

We bought a large quantity of Textured Vegetable Protein, (TVP) and I can honestly say I've made this recipe 50 times. It freezes and thaws well and is ready to eat right away - long simmering not required.


Country Chili

1 cup tvp flakes or chunks
1 cup hot water
1 tbsp ketchup

Combine TVP, water and ketchup. Let stand 10 minutes

½ large onion, chopped
½ green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (optional)

Heat a large Dutch oven, Add:

1 tbsp olive oil

Over medium heat, sauté onions, pepper and garlic a few minutes. Sprinkle over the TVP and stir with a fork:

1 tbsp chili powder*
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
¼ tsp cayenne

Add the TVP to the pan and cook a few minutes. Stir in:
1 14-oz can tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 14-oz can your favorite beans
1 cup water or vegetable broth

Cover and simmer for 30 minutes to one hour. Taste and add salt. If desired, add a 16-oz package of frozen corn during the last 15 minutes.


* Yes, that is one tablespoon. Mild chili powder gives a lot of flavor without heat.

ps I've fed this to meat eaters and they (unknowingly) enjoyed it.