Vegetarians looking for a good chili recipe need look no further. This recipe is tasty but not too spicy. It's also low fat, thick, and full of flavor. It can be made ahead and frozen or refrigerated. It makes the perfect meal on a cool autumn or cold winter night.
Vegan Chili Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 12-ounce package of MorningStar Farms Grillers Recipe Crumbles ("Meal Starters")
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, as desired
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons light chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 14-ounce can diced, peeled tomatoes in juice
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 15-ounce can pinto beans (do not discard juice)
- 1 15-ounce can red kidney beans (do not discard juice)
Directions:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, fry the Grillers Recipe Crumbles over medium low heat. Fry in olive oil if desired. Add black pepper and salt if desired. Stir frequently until Crumbles are cooked through.
- Add onion and garlic, stirring until onion is tender.
- Add chili powder, paprika, oregano, garlic salt, and garlic powder. Stir well.
- Stir in diced tomatoes.
- Pour vegetable broth in small bowl. Add cornstarch and stir thoroughly until dissolved. Add to pot, stirring well until blended thoroughly.
- Add beans and bean juice. Cook on low heat, letting the chili slowly simmer. Cook for at least one hour. The longer the chili cooks, the more the flavors will blend. Even better if refrigerated and served the next day. Can be frozen for one to two months. Serves four.
Low-Fat Meatless Chili
The nice thing about this chili recipe is that it is low fat. Even meat eaters will appreciate the flavors in this bowl of chili, but they'll especially appreciate that it's better for their health than conventional chili.
Lacto-vegetarians might opt to serve the chili with shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese.
For spicier chili, green chilies, jalapenos, or green bell peppers can be added. Dark chili powder can be substituted for light, depending on one's preferences.
An Appetizer or a Meal
Vegan Chili is great as a meal when served with whole wheat crackers or whole wheat tortillas. It also goes well with tortilla chips and salsa, or a light salad makes a nice side dish. It can be served as an appetizer as well.
Both vegetarians and meat eaters will appreciate this delicately-spiced chili, either on its own or with a meal.
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Cynthia Jones-Shoeman - Cynthia (“Cindy”) Jones-Shoeman earned her MA in English from Colorado State University in 2007; her thesis was "Toni ...
