Quick and Easy Veggie Chili

Ingredients:

• 1 large diced cooking onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 796 ml can crushed tomatoes
• 796 ml can tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 ½ tbsp ground cumin
• 2 tbsp paprika
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp pepper
• 2 large diced bell peppers (preferably brightly colored)
• 340 g package of tofu meat substitute (such as Yves Veggie Ground Round)
• 540 ml can white kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
• 540 ml chickpeas (drained and rinsed)

In a large sauce pan over medium heat, cook onions and garlic in oil until soft (approximately 5 minutes). Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasonings. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often to develop flavor. Add diced peppers, tofu and beans. Cook, stirring occasionally, until hot.

This yummy chili is filled with iron, folacin, Vitamin C, fibre and protein. A great way to warm up!