Happy New Year Chili

Inspired by two Southern specialties, dirty rice and hoppin’ John, this chili is a great way to begin the new year. It’s ideal accompanied by the collards. To mellow the flavor of the tempeh, steam it for 15 minutes before using it in the recipe. Instead of tempeh, you may substitute 1 to 2 cups finely chopped seitan (which would make the chili soy-free, as long as you also use soy-free vegan sour cream for the topping), vegan sausage, or reconstituted TVP granules.