Warm and delicious, you can still enjoy this southwestern staple without the meat! Recipe and image courtesy of Live Well With Parkinsons in association with the Assistive Technology Clinic, the Jeff and Diane Ross Movement Disorders Clinic at Baycrest and George Brown College Center for Hospitality and Culinary Arts.
Directions for: Vegetarian Chili
Ingredients
1 onion, chopped
4 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
1 can (540 mL) canned bean medley, rinsed
1 can (796 mL) canned diced tomatoes, with juices
1 cup (250 mL) corn, frozen
1 lime, juiced
2 Tbsp (30 mL) chili powder
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced (optional)
2 tsp (10 mL) paprika powder
1 tsp (5 mL) salt
2 cup (500 mL) tomato juice
1 cup (375 mL) textured vegetable protein
4 piece green onion, chopped
Directions
1. In a large pot, saut the onions and garlic in vegetable oil until translucent.
2. Add beans, tomatoes, corn, lime juice, chili powder, jalapeo, paprika, salt and tomato juice. Mix thoroughly.
3. Cover pot and bring to a boil. Stir and reduce heat to a simmer.
4. Simmer while covered for about 20 minutes.
5. Stir in textured vegetable protein and allow to cook for 3 5 more minutes. Season to taste. An additional cup (125 mL) of water can be added if chili is too thick.
6. Stir in green onion. Season to taste.
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