The Best Vegan Chili Recipe

This vegan chili recipe tastes better than meat chili! You read correctly. Vegan chili is easy to make, full of healthy ingredients, and freezes well for meal prep. It's packed with protein and fiber.

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For the Chili: – 1 tablespoon olive oil – 1 yellow onion, chopped – 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed – 2 cans (28 oz/796 ml each) diced tomatoes, (6 ½ cups) – 1 can (19 oz/ 540 ml) black beans, drained and rinsed (or 2 cups cooked beans) – 1 can (19 oz/ 540 ml) kidney beans, drained and rinsed (or 2 cups cooked beans) – 1 cup water, (plus more if needed) – 2 tablespoons chili powder – 1 tablespoon cumin – 1 tablespoon brown sugar – 1 teaspoon salt – 1 teaspoon smoked paprika – ¼ - ½ teaspoon cayenne powder, (optional for spice) For the Meaty Tofu Crumbles: – 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast – 1 tablespoon soy sauce, (gluten-free if preferred) – 1 tablespoon olive oil – 1 block (12 oz/ 350 g) extra-firm tofu, drained

INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTRUCTIONS

Heat olive oil in a large pot on medium-high. Sauté onion and garlic for 5 minutes until translucent and brown. 

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Step 1

Add tomatoes, beans, water, and spices. After boiling, simmer without the lid for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. If chili is too thick, add water.

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Step 2

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃). Grease or parchment a large baking sheet. In a large bowl, mix nutritional yeast, soy sauce, and olive oil. 

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Step 3

Divide the tofu into large pieces and add to the bowl. Mash it with a potato masher for crumbles. Mix the nutritional yeast with the tofu crumbles to coat evenly.

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Step 4

Put tofu crumbles on the pan evenly. Bake tofu for 40–45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Watch near the end to avoid burning. 

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Step 5

Tofu should brown. Darker crumbles give chili more texture. Put aside after baking.

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Step 6

Add tofu crumbles to chili after an hour and cook for 5 minutes. Sauce makes tofu chewy. With toppings and cornbread if desired. See storage notes.

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Step 7

Easy Vegan Banana Bread Recipe 

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