Ingredients

Soak in enough water to cover for at least 8 hours:

• 2 cups dried pinto beans

Drain and rinse. In a large, heavy pot, mix the beans with:

• 4 cups water
• 3/4 cup dry textured vegetable protein granules soaked in 3/4 cup boiling water, or
  1/2-1 lb. frozen, reduced-fat firm regular tofu, thawed, squeezed, and crumbled
• 1 cup onions, minced
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1-2 Tbsp. chile powder (half ancho chile, if desired)
• 1/2 Tbsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 Tbsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 dried red chile pepper, crumbled
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. sweetener of your choice

Directions