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Vegan Chili Recipe

Enjoy Vegan Chili Recipe that is so easy to prepare, filled with flavor and hearty. It is made with basic pantry staples that you have in your kitchen. Serve this chili with Jasmine Brown Rice.
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Course: Entrée, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: vegan chili recipe
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 92kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper chopped ( I use orange)
  • 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • 2 14-ounce can kidney beans, drained
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar (optional)
  • 1 cup tofu crumbles or store bought vegan crumbles.

Tofu Crumbles

  • 1 pack tofu
  • 2 tablespoons Bragg's liquid aminos
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. (Use 1/2 cup vegetable broth for an oil-free version).
  • Stir in garlic and bell pepper, and cook until fragrant.
  • Add diced tomato, tomato sauce, and tomato paste, and stir.
  • Add oregano, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, and stir.
  • Stir in kidney beans, vegetable broth, and coconut sugar and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Stir in tofu crumbles and serve immediately.

For The Tofu Crumbles

  • Preheat oven 400 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray or brush with oil. Set aside.
  • Drain tofu and place into a large bowl, using your hands, a fork or a potato masher. Crumble tofu.
  • Add Braggs Liquid Aminos, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, stir to coat the mashed tofu.
  • Spread tofu on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 856mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1037IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 2mg