How to make the best vegetarian chili of your life
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KEY MOMENTS:
00:00 Introduction
00:29 Most vegetarian chili recipes are bad
00:49 Homemade chili powder is key
02:24 Sautéing the aromatics
03:35 Blooming the spices
03:57 Deglazing the pan
04:36 Adding the remaining ingredients
06:17 Simmering the chili
06:54 Finishing the chili
08:45 Meeting our chili expert
09:46 Chili taste test
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Simple vegetarian chilli | Vegetarian chilli con carne packed with umami
A good vegetarian chilli needs to have that same savouryness that it's meat counterpart has. To get that, you need to add vegetables that have that same 'umami' characteristic, veg like mushrooms, celery,tomatoes and onions all add that savoury note. This chilli is way better the next day, once all those flavours have had time to mature. But is great as it is.
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To make my vegetarian chilli you will need:
1 medium sliced onion
1 medium carrot diced
1 celery stick diced
2 x 400g tins of chopped tomatoes
About 6-8 sun dried tomatoes, chopped
130g of chestnut mushroom sliced
About 2 tbsp of fresh coriander (cilantro)
Stalks from the coriander, chopped up
3 x 400g tins of beans of your choice ( I used butter, red kidney and chickpeas)
2 bell peppers, I used red and green
3 garlic cloves
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 red chillies
1 tbsp tomato puree
300-400ml veg stock or water
Salt & pepper
Olive oil for cooking
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Spicy Smoky Meaty Vegan Chili | 1-Pot Meal! | The Wicked Kitchen
You know what? Screw all of this cold winter weather and let's make some hot and delicious, SPICY (if you like that sort of thing), SMOKY (if you use the incredible chipotle peppers in adobo sauce like the video), MEATY (from the finely-chopped mushrooms) 100% VEGAN CHILI!!!! This is a really quick and easy 1-pot meal that will feed you and your family (if you're still on sharing terms at this point of the pandemic) for a few solid meals. It stores great in the fridge and is a quick re-heat for leftovers. We top this one off with some vegan sour cream, vegan cheddar cheese shreds, sliced green onion, fresh jalapeños and cilantro for an extra burst of freshness. Throw some tortilla chips at it and call it a day!
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SPICY SMOKY 'MEATY' VEGAN CHILI RECIPE
Ingredients:
8 oz (227g) cremini mushrooms (aka “Baby Bella” mushrooms), rough chopped
½ yellow onion, diced
1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced (optional, depending on your heat threshold)
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp smoked paprika
8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 tbsp pickled jalapeño brine (juice, whatever you want to call it)
1 zucchini, diced
1 yellow squash, diced
1 can (15 oz/425g) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz/425g) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz/425g) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (28 oz/794g) crushed tomatoes
2 cups (500ml) vegetable stock
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2-3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 fresh jalapeño, thinly sliced
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
Vegan cheese shreds
Vegan sour cream
Instructions:
First you’ll want to roughly chop all of the mushrooms. This helps to create a more consistent fine mince in the food processor.
After the mushrooms are chopped, dump them into the food processor. Another key to this technique is to pulse and shake the food processor to mix the mushrooms around, rather than simply flipping the switch and letting it go.
Blend the mushrooms until finely minced, then set aside.
Start heating a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Dice the onion.
Add the olive oil to the pot, then add the onions. (Note: If you want to make this oil-free, you can add the onions to the hot pan and then deglaze it with a little bit of vegetable stock.) Cook the onions until they’re almost translucent.
While the onions cook down, mince the chipotle peppers. Again, the peppers are totally optional if you don’t want the spicy heat. You can always add some extra spice or hot sauce to individual servings as desired.
When the onions are nearly translucent, add the cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika and garlic. Give it a stir while the spices toast and become fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the minced mushrooms to the pot. Drizzle a little bit more olive oil on top of the mushrooms then combine the mixture. Let it cook down for 1-2 minutes, stirring often.
While the mushrooms cook, they’ll release quite a bit of water. That water is going to pick up all the flavors from the spices, onions and garlic and infuse it into the mushroom mixture, giving it the concentrated “meaty” flavor we’re looking for. You’ll know you’re done with this step when the mushrooms start sticking to the bottom of the pan.
While the mushroom mixture cooks down, dice the zucchini and yellow squash.
When the mushroom mixture is ready (when it’s starting to stick to the pan and most of the moisture has been cooked out), add the chipotle peppers and jalapeño brine and give it a stir or two.
Add all of the beans, the zucchini and yellow squash. Lower the heat to medium and stir.
Add the crushed tomatoes and vegetable stock. Stir.
Add the salt and pepper (to taste) and stir.
Cover and bring to a boil, then remove the lid, and simmer for another 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Time to taste! If you used the pickled jalapeño brine (juice, whatever) you’re checking to make sure it’s not too acidic.
CAUTION: your chili has been bubbling away on the stove for the past quarter of an hour, so it’s going to be WICKED HOT!
If you determine that it’s too acidic, add a drizzle of agave syrup as needed to balance things out (or maple syrup or brown sugar).
If you want to thicken your chili, you can add some tomato paste at this stage a little at a time until it reaches the consistency you’re looking for.
Prepare the green onion and fresh jalapeño for garnish.
When you’re ready to serve, lower the heat and ladle the chili into bowls. Add a dollop of vegan sour cream, a sprinkle of shredded vegan cheese, green onion, sliced jalapeño and cilantro and serve with tortilla chips. Sit back, soak up the mmmm’s and ahhhhh’s from your lucky pod of eaters.
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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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VEGETARIAN CHILI | a healthy, one-pot vegetarian recipe you'll love!
This is everything a vegetarian chili should be with warming spices and aromatics, good-for-you vegetables, hearty beans, and whirls of comfort with every bite. It's truly a sensational dinner idea loved by vegetarian and non-vegetarians alike!
With the combination of diced vegetables, three different types of beans, and a smoky, rich broth, you won't even realize there's no meat involved. Now that's the beauty of plant-based, vegan, and vegetarian recipes.
It's easy, budget-friendly, healthy, perfect for meal prep, and a great one-pot meal! I can't wait to see you make it!
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00:00 Intro
00:35 Slice and dice the vegetables
03:46 Drain and rinse the canned beans
04:19 Saute the vegetables in a pot
04:50 Add the garlic and spices
05:22 Add beans, diced tomatoes, diced green chilies, vegetable broth, and bay leaf
06:09 Simmer for 30 minutes
07:10 Serve and garnish
07:43 Taste test
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