Instructions: MAKES 6 SERVINGS. VEGAN

Chipotle chilies give this highly spiced dish a peppery smoky nuance; seitan contributes a faux meat texture.

Heat oil in large saucepan. Add onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic: saute 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, beans, water, seitan, chipotle chilies and seasonings. Cook uncovered over low heat, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Add water if necessary during cooking.

Remove chile from heat; let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve with warm bread and a dollop of low-fat yogurt if desired, Makes 6 servings.

Note: Chipotle chilies, or smoked jalapenos, are available dried or canned in adobo sauce, a pickling brine of tomato, vinegar and spices. To use dried chipotles, stem, seed and toast in a dry cast-iron skillet or on a baking sheet in a 250-degree oven 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer chilies to bowl; cover with hot water. Let stand until rehydrated. about 20 minutes. Mince or puree with soaking liquid. Canned chipotles in adobo sauce can be seeded, and minced or pureed as desired.

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