Recipe: A Honey of a Chili (using tofu, no meat)

A HONEY OF A CHILI

1 (15 oz.) package firm tofu
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 Tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 1/2 oz.) can red kidney beans, undrained
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup honey
2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar

Using a cheese grater, shred tofu and freeze in zippered bag or airtight container. Thaw tofu; place in a strainer and press out excess liquid.

In large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot; cook and stir onion, green pepper and garlic 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender and begin to brown.

Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, oregano and crushed red pepper. Stir in tofu: cook and stir 1 minute.

Stir in diced tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato sauce, honey and vinegar. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Makes 8 servings
Source: National Honey Board