Two Bean Tofu Chili

Ingredients

1 1/2 c black turtle beans
19 oz tofu
1 package tomato paste
2 tb soy sauce
2 tb dijon mustard
3 garlic
2 ts oregano
1/4 c dry wine
2 ts basil
1/2 c vegetable oil
1 c onions
28 oz cans tomatoes
1/4 c chili powder
1 1/2 tb cumin
1 package kidney beans
1/2 c italian parsley
1/4 c cilantro

Instructions

Salt & pepper, to taste Soak the black beans. Freeze, thaw & squeeze out the tofu, then tear into pieces. In a mixing bowl, whisk together half the tomato paste, soy sauce, mustard, garlic, oregano, red wine & basil. Add the tofu & stir to coat. In a large pot, saute the tofu mixture in half the oil until the liquid has been absorbed & the tofu browned. Remove from the heat. In a small pot, saute the onion in the remaining oil until transparent. Add to the tofu mixture. Also add the tomatoes, the rest of the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, salt & pepper. Also add the black beans. Simmer on low heat for 30 to 40 minutes until the beans are tender. Add the kidney beans & cook another 10 minutes. Add parsley & cilantro & cook for 5 minutes. Check seasonings & serve with cornbread. "Tofu: A Recipe Booklet Produced by the Ontario Soybean Growers Marketing Board"