THE BEST VEGAN CHILI RECIPE (so easy!)
I'm obsessed with this Vegan Sausage and 3 Bean Chili! It's an incredibly easy recipe and it's already become one of my all time favorites. Fast, easy, and perfect for lunch or dinner, this plant based chili will definitely satisfy your craving for hearty, warming comfort food. Links and full recipe below :)
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Vegan Sausage and 3 Bean Chili Recipe
by Nikki Vegan
2 vegan Italian sausages
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 chili seasoning packet, I used Simply Organic and love it!
2 cans diced or petite tomatoes
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can lentils, rinsed an drained
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup water
salt and pepper to taste (I used about 10-12 grinds from my salt and pepper grinders)
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▪250g or 4c white onion, medium diced
▪100g or 3/4c poblano, medium diced
▪15g or 1Tbsp garlic, minced/pressed
▪Olive oil
▪Salt
▪25g or 2Tbsp tomato paste
▪40g (about 2) chipotle peppers in adobo, small diced
▪20g or 2 1/2Tbsp chili powder
▪15g or 2Tbsp smoked paprika
▪15g or 2Tbsp cumin
▪10g or 1 1/4Tbsp cocoa
▪500g or 2 1/4c veggie stock + extra to thin chile if needed
▪1 28oz can diced tomatoes
▪1 28oz can crushed tomatoes
▪200g or 1c red lentils
▪2 15oz cans black beans, drained and rinsed
▪2 15oz cans kidney beans with juices
▪225g frozen corn
▪10-15g or 3/4Tbsp soy sauce
▪10-15g or 1Tbsp brown sugar
▪10-15g or 1Tbsp apple cider vinegar
▪10-15g or 1Tbsp hot sauce
Heat large heavy bottomed pot over med high with a long squeeze of olive oil followed by onion, poblano, and a pinch of salt. Stir and saute until softened and onions are becoming translucent (2-3min).
Add garlic, stir and cook until fragrant. Add tomato paste, chipotle peppers, and spices. Stir and cook for about 30sec.
Add 500g veggie stock and tomatoes and stir well to combine (including scraping the bottom to prevent burning). Add lentils, stir, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and simmer for 15-20min, stirring occasionally, until lentils are cooked through.
Add beans and corn, stir. Add a bit more veggie stock if needed to thin the chili. Cover (lid cracked) and bring to a simmer for 10 min.
Add soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, hot sauce, and pinch of salt to taste. Stir, taste, and adjust for seasoning (i typically add a little more salt).
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:25 Prepping and cooking off the aromatics
1:21 Building the flavor base
2:24 Deglazing and building the flavors and texture
3:43 Ad
4:46 Checking the chili cook and adding beans
6:32 Final seasoning and plate up
8:04 Let's eat this thing
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LAY HO MA! Whether it's cold or hot outside, whether you're enjoying this as a dip or as an entree, this umami rich chili is sure to stand out! Join me in this episode and learn how to make an easy vegetarian / vegan chili recipe right at home. Let's begin!
Chili Powder Ingredients:
40g dried guajillo chiles
6 dried red Thai chiles
1 dried chipotle grande
1 dried chipotle morita
1 dried shiitake
Chili Ingredients:
350g extra firm tofu
1 tbsp avocado oil
1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
1 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 red onions
3 pieces garlic
1 cup dried brown lentils
2 tbsp chili oil (
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp sweet paprika
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp oregano
generous pinch of salt
2 tbsp homemade chili powder
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup red wine
1 cup vegetable stock
800ml canned tomato purée
5g cacao paste
1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
limes to serve
avocado to serve
few sprigs cilantro
tortilla chips to serve
Directions:
1. Heat up a nonstick pan to medium heat. Place in the dried peppers and spread them out. Toast the peppers for a few minutes flipping them occasionally. Then, set them aside
2. Pat dry the extra firm tofu and use a fork to mash into a crumble
3. Heat the nonstick pan back to medium heat. Add 1 tbsp avocado oil followed by the crumbled tofu. Sauté for 4-5min
4. Add both soy sauces and sauté for another 3-4min. Then, set aside
5. When the peppers are cool, remove the stem and seeds. Add the peppers to a spice grinder or high powered blender along with the dried shiitake. Blend on high until powdered. Transfer the chili powder into a jar to enjoy for up to 5-6 months
6. Finely chop the red onions and garlic. Rinse and drain the brown lentils and set aside
7. Heat up a stock pot to medium heat. Add the chili oil followed by the red onions. Sauté for 4-5min
8. Add the garlic and sauté for 1-2min. Add the cumin, sweet paprika, cinnamon, oregano, salt, and a generous tbsp of the freshly made chili powder. Then, sauté for 1-2min
9. Create a well in the middle of the pan and add the tomato paste. Sauté the paste for about a minute. Then, add the red wine and cook for 3-4min
10. Add the brown lentils and crumbled tofu. Give the pot a good stir. Then, add in the vegetable stock and tomato purée
11. Add the cacao paste and maple syrup. Give the pot a good stir and bring to a boil. Then, turn the heat to medium low and cover and cook for 45min to 1hr
12. Plate the chili and serve with fresh lime, avocado slices, freshly chopped cilantro, and tortilla chips
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Ingredients
▢2 tablespoons canola oil
▢1 medium onion (chopped)
▢1 carrot (chopped)
▢1 red pepper (chopped)
▢1 small zucchini (chopped)
▢2 tablespoons tomato paste
▢1 tablespoon garlic minced
▢2 tablespoons chili powder
▢1 teaspoon cumin
▢½ teaspoon salt
▢1 can crushed tomatoes (798 ml/28 ounces)
▢1 can kidney beans (540 ml/18 ounces) drained and rinsed
▢1 can black beans (540ml/18 ounces) drained and rinsed
▢1 cup corn frozen
▢1 cup vegetable broth
▢2 tablespoons bbq sauce
▢shredded cheese, tortilla chips, cilantro, sour cream, and other chili toppings as desired
Instructions
Place a large pot on medium-high heat, and add the oil.
Once hot, add the chopped onion, carrot, red pepper, and zucchini to the pot. Saute for 4-5 minutes or until softened.
Add tomato paste, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt to the pot. Cook and stir for 1 minute to let the spices get fully mixed in.
Add crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, corn, vegetable broth, and BBQ sauce. Stir and cover. Simmer on medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Garnish and serve with your favorite toppings