• In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil until shimmering. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, carrot, celery and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Stir to combine and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the onion is translucent, about 7 to 10 minutes.
• Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika and oregano. Cook until fragrant while stirring constantly, about 1 minute.
• Add the diced tomatoes and their juices, the drained black beans and pinto beans, vegetable broth and bay leaf. Stir to combine and let the mixture come to a simmer. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally and reducing heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer, for 30 minutes.
• Remove the chili from the heat and discard the bay leaf. For the best texture and flavor, transfer 1 1/2 cups of the chili to a blender, making sure to get some of the liquid portion. Securely fasten the lid and blend until smooth (watch out for hot steam), then pour the blended mixture back into the pot. (Or, you can blend the chili briefly with an immersion blender, or mash the chili with a potato masher until it reaches a thicker, more chili-like consistency.)
• Add the chopped cilantro, stir to combine, and then mix in the vinegar, to taste. Add salt to taste, too—I added 1/4 teaspoon more at this point. Divide the mixture into individual bowls and serve with garnishes of your choice. This chili will keep well in the refrigerator for about 4 days or you can freeze it for longer-term storage.

• Preheat the oven to 400ºF (205ºC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Add the tofu cubes to a bowl and gently toss with 3/4 of the tamari and half the oil. Then add the arrowroot powder and gently toss until the tofu cubes are well coated.
• Arrange the coated tofu cubes on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 28 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
• Meanwhile, cook the rice according to package directions.
• In a skillet over medium heat, add the remaining oil. Once hot, pour in the mushrooms and cook until softened, about five minutes. Add in the spinach and toss until wilted. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, remaining tamari, vinegar, and coconut sugar.
• Divide the rice, tofu, and vegetables into a bowl. Drizzle the sauce over everything.

Marinate Chicken

• Mix marinade ingredients in a large bowl.
• Pierce chicken thighs with a fork several times on each side and place in the bowl of marinade.

Teriyaki Sauce

• While grill is heating add teriyaki sauce ingredients to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn heat down to low and let simmer until sauce thickens up a bit, about 5 minutes.
• When ready to cook, drain chicken, discarding marinade. Grill chicken, turning once until chicken is cooked through. Brush with teriyaki sauce and continue cooking a few minutes more. Plate and serve with additional teriyaki sauce.