RCI-SP.003.0709.001
Ultimate Veggie Chili
Donna says: If you haven’t tried Anne’s ULTIMATE VEGGIE CHILI recipe, put this on your “Must Try” list. It is easily the best veggie chili I have ever eaten. It has a fabulous rich, smoky flavor and texture and is very frugal.
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyadvanced
Ingredients
- yellow onion1 unitchopped
- red bell pepper1 unitchopped
- garlic3 clovesminced
- 2 tablespoons
- 2 teaspoons
- each chipotle chili powder and crushed red pepper flakes1 teaspoon
- (415 mL) extra-firm tofu14 ouncesfrozen and thawed, excess water squeezed out
- 2 unit
- 1 unit
- (4-ounce or 120 mL) can diced jalapenos1 unitdrained
- (4-ounce or 120 mL) can green chiles1 unitdrained
- (14-ounce or 415 mL) cans black beans2 unitdrained and rinsed
- (14-ounce or 415 mL) can dark kidney beans1 unitdrained and rinsed
- (250 mL) cup fresh or frozen corn1 unit
- (250 mL) cup whole roasted cashews1 unit
- 1 unit
Method
1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped yellow onion and red bell pepper, sautéing until softened, about 5 minutes.
2
Stir in minced garlic, ground cumin, chipotle chili powder, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
1 minutes
3
Add the crumbled frozen-and-thawed extra-firm tofu to the pot, stirring to combine with the spice mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes to infuse the tofu with flavor.
3 minutes
4
Pour in both cans of diced tomatoes (undrained) and the can of crushed tomatoes. Stir well to combine.
5
Add the drained diced jalapenos and drained green chiles to the pot. Stir to distribute evenly.
6
Stir in both cans of drained and rinsed black beans and the can of drained and rinsed dark kidney beans.
7
Add the fresh or frozen corn and whole roasted cashews to the chili. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
8
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the chili to thicken slightly.
22 minutes
9
Taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Adjust heat level or spices as desired.
10
Serve hot in bowls, accompanied by desired toppings such as vegan sour cream, fresh cilantro, diced avocado, or additional jalapeños.