Ultimate Veggie Chili

Ingredients

• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon each chipotle chili powder and red pepper flakes
• 14 ounces extra-firm tofu, frozen and thawed
• 2 (14-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (4-ounce) can diced jalapenos, drained
• 1 (4-ounce) can green chiles, drained
• 2 (14-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14-ounce) can dark kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup frozen corn
• 1/2 cup whole roasted cashews
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Garnishes: sour cream, shredded Cheddar, more roasted cashews, optional

Directions

In a large stockpot, saute onion, bell pepper, and garlic in the olive oil over medium-high heat until onions are starting to soften. Stir in cumin, chipotle, and red pepper flakes. Crumble the thawed tofu into the mixture and saute 5 minutes more.

Reduce heat to medium. Add all tomatoes, jalapenos, green chiles, black beans, kidney beans, corn and cashews; mix well. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add salt and pepper, to taste.

Garnish with sour cream, grated Cheddar, and additional cashews, if desired.