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	5 Star Vegetarian Chili
		
		This easy 5 star vegetarian chili comes together fast, but cooks in the crockpot so it is ready when you are!	
	
	
				
			Prep Time 10 minutes		
						
			Cook Time 4 hours		
								
			Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes		
			 
	
		
		
				
						
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										1
															package vegetarian protein crumbles
									
 
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										1
															onion
									
 
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										1
															can kidney beans
									
 
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										1
															can pinto beans
									
 
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										1 28
															oz
										can diced tomatoes
									
 
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										1
															can tomato paste
									
 
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										2
															cans Rotel tomatoes or 1 jar salsa
									
 
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										1
															can tomato sauce
									
 
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										2
															tbsp.
										chili powder
									
 
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										1
															tsp.
										cumin
									
 
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										1/4
															tsp
										cocoa powder
									
 
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										1/8
															tsp
										cinnamon
									
 
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										1
															container sour cream
										optional-for topping
									
 
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										1 8
															oz
										bag shredded cheddar cheese
										optional-for topping
									
 
							
		 
	 	 
				
		
				
						
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Brown the vegetarian protein crumbles; place in slow cooker.
														 
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Saute onions until tender; place in slow cooker.
														 
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Drain & Rinse beans; place in slow cooker.
														 
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Add canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, & spices to slow cooker. Mix.
														 
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Turn on low; set timer for 4 hours and walk away.