Tofu Chili

Ingredients

• 5 cups cooked pinto beans
• 2 pounds frozen tofu
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (tamari)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons corn oil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup liquid (water or bean cooking liquid)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons oil
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 2 large onions, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cumin

Instructions

1. Cut tofu into bite size pieces and freeze overnight.
2. The next day, thaw tofu for about 1 hour.
3. Mix soy sauce, tomato paste, corn oil, garlic powder and liquid and add thawed tofu; heat in a skillet.
4. In a separate skillet, sauté bell pepper, onions and garlic in oil until onions turn clear. Put all ingredients in a pot and simmer together. You may have to add more liquid. Cook for 20 to 40 minutes.