Smoky Seitan, Pinto Bean, and Hominy Stew

Ingredients

• 15 ounce pinto beans rinsed drained canned
• 28 ounce canned tomatoes diced undrained canned
• 1 tablespoon canola oil 
• 0.8 cup carrots diced ( 1 large)
• 1 cup celery diced ( 2 stalks)
• 0.5 teaspoon chipotle chile powder 
• 1 teaspoon chili powder 
• 1 teaspoon garlic minced
• 1 cup bell pepper diced green ( 1)
• 15.5 ounce hominy white rinsed drained canned
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 1 pound seitan cubed
• 2 cups vegetable broth organic (such as Swanson Certified )
• 1.5 cups onion diced white ( 1 large)

Equipment

• frying pan
• dutch oven

Directions

1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion and next 4 ingredients (through garlic) to pan; saut 5 minutes.
3. Add broth and remaining ingredients to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.