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Hoff's Tempeh Chili

Hoff's Tempeh Chili
Yields: 10-12 cups
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 1 46 oz. can Tomato Juice
• 2 15 oz. cans Kidney Beans (rinsed & drained)
• 1 15 oz. can Pumpkin
• 8 oz. Tempeh/Smoked Tempeh
• 1 6 oz. can Tomato Paste
• 1 Zucchini (shredded)
• 1 medium Sweet Onion (chopped)
• 3 cloves of Garlic (minced)
• 1/4 cup Almond Butter
• 2 tbsp. Liquid Smoke 
• 1 tbsp. Chili Powder
  
• 1 tbsp. Cumin
• 2 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 2 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1 tsp. Paprika
• 1 tsp. Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Turn slow cooker to high to warm up
2. Add Onion & Garlic and sweat to soften (about 5 minutes)
3. Rough chop Tempeh and grind into crumbles using a Vitamix or Mini Food Processor
4. Stir together remaining ingredients (except Spices) into slow cooker
5. Heat on low for about 6-8 hours, high for about 4 hours
6. With 2 hours or less to go, add the Spices to prevent them from losing their flavor.

Hoff Thoughts: I enjoy this Chili - Skyline style, served over a generous portion of Whole Wheat Spaghetti!  I used to use V8 Juice in this recipe; but much to my horror, it turns out V8 isn't vegan!

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JuiceLab Manual Juicer

I just got another toy!  This time, it's the Metro Design JuiceLab Manual-Style Citrus Juicer (that names needs to be a tad longer). 

While I typically use a Norpro Lime Juicer for my citrus juicing needs, I recently encountered some recipes requiring a measured amount of lemon/lime juice.  So, I requested the JuiceLab Juicer for Christmas and Santa came through - woo hoo!

Just a few things that I love about this little gadget:

1. Under $20 bucks!
2. Use it for both limes & lemons
3. 5 oz. capacity
4. Measuring markers
5. Easy cleaning
6. BPA Free
7. Made in the U.S.A.

P.S.  I never ever buy both lemon and lime juicers of any style.  I simply get the lemon juicer as it tends to be bigger than the lime juicer, so I can use it for both lemons and limes.


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Hoff's Seitan Stew

Hoff's Seitan Stew
Yields: 6-8 servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• 32 oz. Veggie Broth
• 16 oz. cubed Seitan
• 1 15 oz. can Organic Corn (rinsed & drained)
• 1 15 oz. can Green Beans (rinsed & drained)
• 6 Baby Red Potatoes (cubed)
• 2 cups Baby Carrots (halved)
• 1/2 cup Brown Rice Flour
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 2 tbsp. Dried Onion
• 1 tbsp. Liquid Smoke
• 1 tbsp. Cumin
• 1 tsp. Paprika
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• Pepper (to taste)
• Sea Salt (to taste)

Directions:

1. Mix pinch of Sea Salt, Pepper, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder with Flour
2. Dredge Seitan to coat
3. In a large stock pot over medium-high heat, lightly brown Seitan
4. Add all ingredients, except Potatoes to the pot
5. Add enough Broth to just cover ingredients
6. Bring to a boil
7. Reduce to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes
8. Add Potatoes and more Water if necessary
9. Cover and cook for an additional 20 minutes
10. Serve!