Kree's Sweet and "meaty" Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry textured vegetable protein (TVP)
• 3/4 cup lukewarm water
• 1/2 tablespoon chili powder, to taste
• 1 (15 ounce) can red beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green pepper celery and onion (Hunts)
• 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon, to taste
• 1 tablespoon honey, to taste
• vegetable broth or chicken broth (for non-vegetarians(if needed)

Directions

1. 1

   Combine the TVP, lukewarm water, and chili powder; allow to sit for about 10 minutes to rehydrate.

2. 2

   Rinse the beans thoroughly to cut down on the sodium content.

3. 3

   Combine the rehydrated TVP, beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, cinnamon, and honey in a large pot; turn heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10-15 minutes.

4. 4

   You may need to add some broth if it gets too thick.

5. 5

   Taste the chili and add more honey or spices as desired.

6. 6

   Simmer an additional 10-15 minutes, or until it's nice and warm; the time is pretty flexible since you're just heating everything up.

7. 7

   This is great served over a baked potato and sprinkled with shredded cheddar soy cheese!

8. 8

   You can also serve it on rice or toast, or however you prefer.