Sweet and Spicy Vegan Chili

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small yellow sweet onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 2 cups apple juice
• 4 ounces diced hot green chili peppers, drained
• 30 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups vegetarian veggie crumbles

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the onion and garlic, cover, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne.

4. 4

   Add the tomatoes and juice, tomato paste, apple juice, chiles, and beans.

5. 5

   Stir to combine and bring to a boil.

6. 6

   Reduce the heat to low, stir in the burger crumbles, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.