Chipotle Chili (vegan)

This is the first time I have ever cooked with chipotle chilies.  Chipotle chilies are smoked jalapenos.  I'm not fully sure I'm pleased with this chili - it seems to be missing something.  I'll work on it and update this post when I find it.

For now, this is what we have.

You will need:

• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
• 2 zucchini, chopped
• 1 package of mushrooms, sliced
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 1 can tomatoes
• 1/2 cup TVP
• 1 cup water
• 1 can white kidney beans
• 1 can black beans
• 1 chipotle pepper, chopped
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp. Pampered Chef Chipotle Rub
• 1 tbsp. chili powder
• 1 tbsp. cumin
• 1/2 tsp. chili flakes
• Salt & pepper
• Vegetable oil

Saute onion, garlic, chili flakes and chipotle pepper.  Add cayenne pepper, cumin, chili powder and Chipotle Rub.  Add more oil if things are a bit dry.  When spices are fragrant, add mushrooms, zucchini, red pepper and green pepper.Add tomato sauce, tomatoes, TVP, beans and water.

Simmer for an hour.  This needs lots of salt and pepper to have it come together.  I have a feeling this will be much more flavourful after it sits for a day.