Vegetarian Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 medium onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
8 oz. fresh mushrooms, chopped
3 T pure chili powder
1 T cumin
1 t red pepper flakes
2 t garlic powder
1 t dried oregano
2 jars crushed tomatoes (24 oz)
2-3 T tomato paste
1 cup texturized vegetable protein
1/4 cup water
1 can kidney or other beans
Optional: grated cheddar cheese, scallions, sour cream

Preparation

1. Saute onions, peppers and mushroom until all soft and wilted.
2. Add spices and stir about 1 minute.
3. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, TVP and water. Let simmer 2 hours. Add water or vegetable broth if it gets too thick.
4. Add beans before serving.
5. Put out optional toppings and serve over rice, corn bread or spaghetti.