Vegetarian Chili Recipe

4.34 from 3 votes

Vegetarian Chili Recipe

This Vegetarian Chili Recipe is a delicious vegan spin on your favorite chili recipe. Full of healthy ingredients, this is a great recipe that even meat eaters will love!

Prep Time20

Cook Time45

Total Time1 5

Servings: servings

Calories: 298kcal

Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

8 ounces super firm tofu drained (226.8 grams)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon hot sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, see note
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 green bell pepper diced
1 medium yellow onion diced
2 garlic cloves minced
28 ounces crushed tomatoes (794 grams)
16 ounces kidney beans drained and rinsed (454 grams before draining)
2 cups water or vegetable broth
salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

In a medium-sized bowl, use a potato masher to mash up the tofu. Press and drain off any excess liquid.
8 ounces super firm tofu
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hot sauce, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Pour over the tofu, stir to combine, and set aside.
2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon hot sauce, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat for about a minute. Add the green pepper, onion, and garlic, and lightly season with salt and pepper. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 green bell pepper, 1 medium yellow onion, 2 garlic cloves, salt and black pepper
Add in the tofu, crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a low simmer (you should be able to see very small bubbles at the surface) and cook for 30 minutes uncovered. Taste the chili and add more salt and pepper as needed.
28 ounces crushed tomatoes, 16 ounces kidney beans, 2 cups water

Notes

This chili recipe definitely has some kick to it. If you are sensitive to heat, skip the cayenne pepper (or only add 1/4 teaspoon), and taste it at the end, adding more as desired.

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