Hearty Vegetarian Tofu Chili

Description
This is a delicious colourful chili with a perfect blend of many vegetables with tofu in a thick spicy tomato base. This original recipe came from Runner's World magazine, although I have altered it to suit my likings. Frying tofu gives it a more meat like texture. For those who like chili very spicy, more chili powder may be added.



Ingredients

 * 1 	 medium   onion, chopped
 * 1 	medium green pepper, chopped
 * 2 	cloves garlic, minced
 * 1 	teaspoon olive oil
 * 16 	ounces extra firm tofu, drained and crumbled
 * 1 (19 	ounces) can red kidney beans, drained
 * 1 (19 	ounces) can white kidney beans, drained
 * 1 (28 	ounces) can diced tomatoes
 * 1 (14 	ounces) can tomato sauce
 * 3 	medium carrots, sliced
 * 2 	tablespoons chili powder

Directions

 * Saute first 4 in meduium heat.
 * Add tofu and saute until crisp and lightly browned (10 min).
 * Add rest of ingredients (beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, carrots, and chili powder).
 * Boil, reduce heat and simmer 45 to 55 minutes.