Healthy Recipes - Barbara Karafokas - Holistic Nutritionist

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• ½ teaspoon salt, divided
• 4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
• 1 pinch chili flakes
• 1/2-1 tsp chili powder (depending how hot you want it !)
• 1 teaspoon Berebere an Ethiopian spice (optional)
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 large can (28 ounces) or 2 small cans (15 ounces each) diced tomatoes**, with their juices
• 2 kidney beans (you can use black beans and pinto beans or a mix of both)
• 1 1/2 cups soy mince (hydrated)
• 2 cups vegetable broth or water (1 tsp veggie bouillon + water)
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnishing
• 1 to 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar or lime juice, to taste
• Garnishes: chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, tortilla chips, 1 tsp sour cream or cream cheese, grated cheddar cheese, etc.