Welcome to my recipe collection.

These recipes offer a delicious mix of new and old world flavors. From the kitchens of my mother and grandmother in Transylvania to the new fusion mixes from my home kitchen in Canada. I have been inspired by the fickle tastes of my children ( vegetarian, pescatarian or whichever way the wind may blow) and my desire to become healthier without compromising taste. I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I have enjoyed writing it. Leave me comments and your favorite recipes!

Sunday, April 04, 2010

HEARTY VEGETARIAN CHILI

A teli unnepek alatt inkabb tobb zoldseget ettunk mert itthon volt Hajnalka meg Istvanka es ok mindketten vegetarianusok. Mamanak is nagyon tetszett es igy kiprobaltuk ezt a chilit. Nagyon finom volt, pedig elfelejtettuk a sajtot ratenni.



1 tbsp (15ml) butter

1 large onion, finely chopped

1 tbsp (15ml) chili powder

1 tsp (5ml) ground cumin
1 tsp (5ml) oregano, dried

1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped

1 tsp (5ml) basil, dried
2 carrots, sliced

2 celery stalks, sliced

1 green pepper, chopped

28 oz (828ml) can of diced plum tomatoes with juice
12 oz (340 g) package of seasoned ground tofu

19 oz (562 ml) can of red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Over medium heat saute butter and onion until onions are clear. Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, jalapeno, and basil. Saute for 1 minute, stirring to mix. Add carrots, celery, and green pepper and saute for a few minutes to soften. Stir in remaining ingredients (tomatoes, ground tofu, and beans) and bring almost to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for at least 1 hour. The longer it simmers, the better. Adjust spices to taste. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan or cheddar cheese and serve with crusty bread (garlic bread is good, too). Serves 4.

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