VEGETARIAN BLACK BEAN CHILI

use this for your chili "meat"

INGREDIENTS:

3 (15.5 oz.) cans black beans

1 large sweet onion

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil

4 tsp. chili powder

1 tsp. ground cumin

1/2 tsp. pepper

1/4 tsp. salt

1 small cans mild chopped chilies (do not drain)

2 (14.5 oz.) cans petite diced tomatoes

1 (12 oz.) package meatless burger crumbles

1 extra large vegetable bouillon cube

water

DIRECTIONS:

Drain and rinse 2 cans black beans. (do not drain the third can)

Saute onion, garlic and veggie crumbles  in hot oil in a large pot over medium heat until tender.

Stir in chili powder, cumin, pepper, salt.  Saute 3 minutes.

Stir in tomatoes, chopped chilies, bouillon, drained and undrained beans, and 2 cups water.  Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally for 30 to 45 minutes.

Serve chili with desired toppings.

simmering away / delicious flavors, wonderful broth flavor at its base