Ingredients:
- 1 large onion, chopped.
- 1 each large green and red sweet peppers, chopped.
- 1-2 tablespoons chili powder (depends on how spicy you like).
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 cans (15 to 16 oz) black soybeans rinsed and drained.
- 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes with chiles (can use homemade tomatoes, add a small can of chilies)
- 4 cups tomato juice
- *3/4 cup dry Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP)
- **8 ounces browned and cooked ground turkey
- Toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped onion
- 6 to 8 cups cooked pasta, optional.
Instructions:
- In a large Dutch oven sauté́ onion and peppers until meat is browned.
- Add chili powder, oregano, and garlic salt; stir to blend.
- Stir in beans, tomatoes, tomato juice, and TVP and turkey.
- Bring to boiling, reduce heat and simmer 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve with favorite chili toppings or on top of prepared pasta.
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
*Textured Vegetable Protein and Textured Soy Protein are the same. They are both trademarked names. So if a recipe calls for one or the other, they are interchangeable.
** Ground turkey, chicken, beef, or pork will work if you want to add meat.
