Sandy's Chili

 

      Yield: 1 Servings

 

    1/3 c  oil

      3 md onions,chopped

      2    stalks celery,chopped

      4    cloves garlic,minced

      1    bell pepper,chopped

      1    jalapeno pepper,minced

      2 lb tofu chunks

      2 T  each red chilis,Ground

           -cumin,oreg,ano

      1    bay leaf

      2 c  water

      2    28 oz. cans tomatos

      6 oz can tomato paste

      2 cn kidney beans salt,To Taste

 

Saute first five ingredients in oil until limp.  Add tofu and saute

until browned.  Mix the spices together in a bowl and sprinkle into

the pot. Mix thoroughly. Add water, tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir.

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours, stirring

occasionally. If desired, at this point, add the kidney beans. Taste

and correct seasoning. The addition of 1 tsp to 1 tblsp of cayenne

pepper can make this gradually more spicy.