Vegetarian Beanless Chili

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 16 ounces crushed tomatoes (big can)
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 small onion
• 500 g vegetarian ground beef
• 1/2 cup brown rice
• 1 -2 tablespoon chili powder
• salt
• 1 large garlic clove
• water

Recipe

• 1 chop the veggies into 1/2 inch pieces, toss directly into a large soup pot.
• 2 mince the garlic, add and cook them in a little olive oil till the onions are clear and the carrots are starting to get a bit soft. (you should be able to cut a carrot in half with the wooden spoon but not really easily).
• 3 if using any other veggies add them so they're also about half cooked at the same time.
• 4 add canned tomatoes and use the can to measure and add an equal amount of water; stir.
• 5 crumble the veggie ground beef in, add spices and stir. at this time you can taste and adjust seasonings. the thickness should be about what you want as a finished product.
• 6 bring to a gentle boil.
• 7 now add the rice and the amount of water it will absorb (check the package, they vary) and simmer until rice and veggies are all soft and flavors combined.
• 8 serve topped with sour cream, and grated cheddar, and bread or a simple salad.