Vegetarian Chili (so good it fooled meat eaters)
By
stephanie tate
@state
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This chili is so good that I fooled a bunch of meat eaters at a party. They were raving about how good it was and I finally broke the news.
This is a family favorite and make it pretty regularly.
On the stove it's done in less than 1.5 hours. You can also do this in a slow cooker. Follow the first step and then reduce the heat to low and cook for 8 hours. Finish the recipe the same way.
This is a family favorite and make it pretty regularly.
On the stove it's done in less than 1.5 hours. You can also do this in a slow cooker. Follow the first step and then reduce the heat to low and cook for 8 hours. Finish the recipe the same way.
Ingredients
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2 Tbspolive oil
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1 mediumcarrot, chopped
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2stalks of celery chopped
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1 mediumgreen pepper, seeded and chopped
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1 mediumred bell pepper, seeded and chopped
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3 clovegarlic, minced
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1jalapeno, seeded and minced
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2 tspcumin
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1 Tbsporegano, dried
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1 Tbspchili powder
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1 ctomato puree
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1 can(s)28 oz can chopped tomatoes
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2 qtno chicken stock (you can use vegetable stock if you can't find no chicken stock)
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1 can(s)red kidney beans (rinsed)
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1 can(s)black beans (rinsed)
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1 pkgvegetarian meat crumbles (i prefer quorn)
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1 can(s)cannellini beans (rined)
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2limes, juiced
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1/2 ctamari or soy sauce
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1 bunchfresh cilantro minced
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·additional chili powder, salt and pepper to taste
How to Make Vegetarian Chili (so good it fooled meat eaters)
- Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot or dutch oven over medium heat, and saute the onion, carrots, celery, pepper, garlic, jalapeno, oregano, cumin, and chili powder for about 5 minutes to combine well.
- Add the tomato puree, tomatoes, stock, and beans. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer uncovered for 50 minutes until vegetables are soft but still retain some firmness. Add additional stock or tomato juice to adjust the consistency if needed.
- In a separate frying pan brown the vegetarian meat crumbles with salt and pepper.
- To finish the chili add the vegetarian crumbles, tamari, lime juice and cilantro. Adjust the seasonings as needed. I find that I add a little extra chili powder and salt and pepper. Serve with plain yoghurt or sour cream, grated cheddar, and minced scallions.
About Vegetarian Chili (so good it fooled meat eaters)
Course/Dish: Other Main Dishes Chili
Dietary Needs: Vegetarian
Collection: Chili
Other Tag: Healthy
Hashtags: #chili #vegetarian
