Vegan Chunky Chili

Ingredients

• 0.5 cups dry kidney beans , soaked overnight
• 0.5 cups dry white beans , soaked overnight
• 0.5 cups dry brown lentils , soaked overnight
• 6 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
• 6 cups water
• 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
• 0.5 cups chopped green bell pepper
• 0.5 cups chopped red bell pepper
• 0.5 cups fresh green beans
• 0.5 cups chopped celery
• ¼ onion , chopped
• 0.25 reds onion , chopped
• 0.75 cups extra firm tofu , drained, crumbled
• salt to taste
• black pepper to taste
• onion powder to taste
• garlic powder to taste
• chili powder to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Drain and rinse kidney beans, white beans and lentils. Combine in a large pot and cover with water; boil over medium-high to high heat for 1 hour, or until tender.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over high heat, combine tomatoes and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, or until tomatoes are broken down.

3. 3

   Stir the tomatoes into the beans and add mushrooms, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, green beans, celery, onions and tofu. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and chili powder to taste. Simmer for 2 to 3 hours, or until desired consistency is reached.