Alright, the "chili cook-off" was tonight! There were about 50 different chili entries, but my chili was the only vegetarian chili, can you believe that?! Chili does not need meat to be good! They only anounced a first place winner (not second or third). I didn't win. Oh well! I did get lots of compliments on it though! I'd like to thank mustangsally10 for kindly giving me chili recipes...which inspired me to make my delicious "creation"! My vegetarian/vegan chili recipe: 1 chopped onion 1 can of black beans, drained 1 can of garbanzo beans (chick peas), drained and rinsed 1 can of chili beans 1 29 oz. can of diced tomatoes 1/4 cup of chopped green bell pepper 4-5 sprigs of cilantro, chopped Olive oil (for sauteing onion) 3 tablespoons of honey or cane syrup (vegan) 1 tablespoon of instant coffee (I love spices, but I always "eyeball" how much I add so, all of the following spice amounts are approximate...and optional if you don't like a certain spice.) 1 tablespoon of cumin powder 1/8 teaspoon of ground sage 1/8 teaspoon of dill weed 1 teaspoon of tarragon 1/4 teaspoon of basil 1 tablespoon of dried parsley 3 tablespoons of minced garlic Directions: Saute the chopped onion in olive oil until opaque. Add the green bell pepper, garlic, cilantro and all spices (except the cumin powder). Pour in the can of diced tomatoes and all of the beans and bring to a boil. Lastly, mix in the honey/cane syrup, instant coffee, cumin powder and salt (to taste).