Cold days require warm comforting foods to stimulate taste buds. During the winter months indulge by cooking more casseroles, stews and slow cooked meals. Chili is a traditional Italian dishes featuring sinful taste and texture combinations. A perfect meal to warm your soul on a cold winter night, plus it tastes great re-heated the next day. This recipes is compliments of Rachelle Wood Nutrition, www.rachellewood.ca

Tasty Vegetarian Chili 

2 cans red kidney beans, drained and washed

2 large cans diced tomatoes, no salt added

1 cup filtered water

½ cup pasta sauce

3 stalks of celery, chopped

3 cloves of garlic, chopped

1 onion, chopped

2 green or red pepper, chopped

1 package of Veggie Ground Round (vegetarian hamburger alternative)

1 ½ tablespoons chili powder (more if you like it hot)

1 teaspoon sea salt

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon black pepper

Drain and rinse beans. In a large saucepan combine tomatoes, pepper, sauce, onions, garlic, and celery on medium heat. Cook for 3 minutes. Reduce heat to simmer. Stir in spices, then beans. Add broth powder Add veggie ground round to saucepan. Cover and let simmer for 45 minutes. Serve with a multigrain roll on the side and enjoy this classic comforting recipe.

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