VEGAN CHILI

serves 8
recommended sides: salad, roasted veggies, cornbread, baked potatoesINGREDIENTS:
Prepare spelt/wheat berries for use as follows:

In a large pot, combine:

1 cup spelt/wheat berries

2 cups water

Bring to a boil.  Cover and reduce heat.  Simmer for about 45 minutes (until liquid is absorbed).

To approximately 3 cups cooked spelt/wheat add together in a large pot with:

1 cup water

3 cubes/teaspoons (vegetarian) beef-flavored bouillon.

Bring to a boil.  Cover and reduce heat.  Simmer for about 30 - 45 minutes (until liquid is absorbed).

Meanwhile, cook beans:

In a large pot, combine:

1 cup dried small red beans

3 cups water

Bring to a boil.  Cover and reduce heat.  Simmer for about 2 hours.  Drain and combine with spelt/wheat berries and add:

2 cups salsa               

1½  tablespoons sugar

3 tablespoons chili powder

Simmer covered for 45 minutes to an hour.