Vegetarian Chili

Name: Vegetarian Chili
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 1 cup, 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked kidney beans (or any other kind you choose); 1/3 cup oil; 2 large onions, diced; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large green pepper, diced (optional); 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 cup Bulgar wheat; 28 ounces tomatoes, chopped (reserve juice); 1 tablespoon sugar (optional); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 3 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup onion, for serving if desired (optional)

Submitted by brenda3cats

"Made with bulgar wheat instead of hamburger, this is a taste treat! It usually takes me awhile to gather the ingredients - it may not take you as long to get ready."

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Ready In:: 1hr 5mins
Ingredients:: 19
Yields:: 1 cup
Serves:: 8

ingredients

4 cups cooked kidney beans (or any other kind you choose)
¹⁄₃ cup oil
2 large onions, diced
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 large green pepper, diced (optional)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
¹⁄₈ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 bay leaves
¹⁄₂ cup Bulgar wheat
28 ounces tomatoes, chopped (reserve juice)
1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₈ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
¹⁄₂ cup onion, for serving if desired (optional)

directions

In a large pot, sauté onions and garlic and green peppers in oil.
Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne, bay, & bulgur.
Cook for two minutes, stirring to prevent burning.
Add tomatoes and juice and sugar.
Add beans, soy, water, salt & pepper.
Cook on low heat for at least 30 minutes.
Add butter just before serving.
Serve topped with onions, if desired.
The original recipe came from a vegetarian cookbook. I added the optional ingredients.
I like it topped with grated sharp cheddar cheese.