Megs Fabulous Veggie Chili Food

FABULOUS VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a 5-qt Dutch oven.
• Add onions, green peppers and carrots; sauté over med heat until tender.
• Add fresh tomatoes, garlic, beans, crushed tomatoes, tofu, water, corn, salt, chili powder, cumin and cayenne pepper.
• Simmer for 45-60 minutes or until done, stirring often, adjusting all seasonings to suit taste.
• About halfway through cooking time season with black pepper and more salt if needed.

5 BEAN VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat a heavy bottom pot over medium low heat. Add olive oil and onion. Saute 2 to 3 minutes, until soft and translucent. Add garlic and salt and cook another minute. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, crushed tomatoes and vegetable stock. Bump up heat to medium and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
• Stir in beans and cornmeal. Cook another 10 to 15 minutes, until beans are heated through and chili has thickened.

NATALIE'S FABULOUS CHILI

Steps:

• In a large sauce pan or dutch oven, heat oil. Add onion and carrot, sautee until tender. Move to side of pan and add turkey, salt and oregano. Cook and crumble turkey until thoroughly done. Add tomatoes, green onions, Williams Chilli Seasoning,lime juice, and chicken stock. Bring to boil. Cover and simmer at least one hour, but more wont hurt. When ready to eat, add black beans and heat through. Serve with sour cream, cheese, tortilla chips if desired.