Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Amazing Veggie Chili

My dad makes a fabulous veggie chili. I was over at his place last night and couldn't get enough of the smell and taste. I don't know where he got the recipe but it is fabulous and should be tried. It is so good that he has given up making chili with meat because this is so delicious and much healthier. I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks...no Dad, I'm not saying you're old.

Ingredients
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 onion diced
1 carrot diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 Red pepper
1 19 oz can (540 ml) Black beans (Drain and rinse)
1 19 oz can (540 ml) Kidney beans (Drain and rinse)
1 28 oz can plum tomatoes 796 ml
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/4 cup medium salsa
2 tbsp + 1 tsp (35 ml) chili powder
1 Tsp cumin
1 tsp basil
1 tsp oregano
1 12 oz package Yves Veggie Ground round

Directions
1. Heat large pot, add oil & onion and sauté

2. Add carrot, red pepper, garlic, sauté 2 mins

3. Add black and kidney beans, plum tomatoes, tomato paste, salsa, chili powder, cumin, oregano, & basil

4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat , cover and simmer 20 minutes

5. Add package of Yves veggie ground round