baci's baking - Vegan Chili

I love a great vegan recipe that you can make for people who would never purposely eat vegan - a recipe so tasty they'd never even know they were eating vegan! This chili is just that recipe, try it with meatless ground beef first if you're nervous (or your guests will be) about the tofu. Bonus - it is seriously simple!

Vegan Chili

(Recipe Adapted from MayoClinic.com)

1 T. olive oil

1 small yellow onion, chopped

12 oz. extra-firm tofu, cut into small pieces OR 12 oz. Meatless Ground Beef

2 (14 oz.) cans diced tomatoes with no added salt

1 (14 oz.) can chili beans, rinsed and drained

1 (14 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained

½ cup water

3 T. chili powder

1 T. oregano

1) In a soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until soft and translucent, about 6 minutes.

2) Add tofu or meatless ground beef, tomatoes, beans, water, chili powder and oregano.

3) Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for at least 30 minutes.