Vegetarian Chili Texas Style

2 c Granule burger

2 c Boiling water

1/4 c Salad oil

1 c Chopped onions

1 1/2 md Diced green pepper

2 ea Crushed garlic cloves

1 ea 28-oz can whole tomatoes

2 ea 15-oz can cooked kidney

-beans 3 ea 8-oz can tomato paste/sauce

1 c Water

1 tb Chili powder

1/2 ts Cumin powder

4 tb Sugar

2 ts Salt

1 ts Oregano leaves

Good slow pot recipe. Longer cooking enhances the flavor. Soak granule burger in boiling water for 10 minutes or more. Place oil in heavy saucepan. Combine onions, green pepper, garlic and saute inoil. Add the granule burger to the sauteed vegetables, cook for 5 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients. Simmer at least 1 hour.