Ultimate Vegan Chili
Seriously meaty – My favorite “secret weapon” here is the meaty tofu crumbles. They add a chewy, satisfying bite that rivals any classic chili recipe. Adaptable – It’s an adaptable weeknight dinner you can make on the stove, in an Instant Pot, or in a slow cooker. Crowd-pleaser – Whether you’re feeding this to a table of meat-eaters or serving it at the chili cook-off, this is a chili that leaves everyone impressed!
americanmainsoup
⚠ Contains allergens
soy
#high-protein#comfort-food
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 14 oz firm tofu
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 other medium sweet onion
- 4 clove minced garlic
- 56 oz crushed tomatos
- 30 oz black beans
- 15 oz kidney beans
- 1 cup water
- 3 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
Method
- 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2In a large bowl, mix together the soy sauce, nutritional yeast, chili powder and smoked paprika. It will be pasty. Now crumble the tofu into the bowl with your hands, and mix together using a large spoon until well combined with the paste.
- 3Spread the tofu mixture evenly in the pan. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, stirring the tofu halfway through. Once the tofu is in the oven, start the chili.
- 4In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and sauté 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add in the garlic and cook 1 more minute, stirring constantly.
- 5Now add all the rest of the chili ingredients, except the tofu, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, until the tofu crumbles are done baking.
- 6If a thicker consistency is desired, use an immersion blender and blend just a few times. Do this before you add the tofu.
- 7Once the tofu crumbles are done, stir them into the pot. All done! Serve with vegan sour cream, cornbread, tortilla chips, cilantro, tomatoes, hot sauce, vegan cheese shreds and chives, if desired.
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FamilyJust me
5/5 · 1 reviews
“I love this dish but often replace the tofu with Lightlife Smart Ground crumbles”