Linda’s Vegan Chili

Enjoy this tried and true Vegan Chili recipe that has texture, chew, and creaminess. A sure hit from vegan’s to carnivores.  Serve with some gluten-free corn bread or coconut bread. Enjoy.

Sauté

• 1-2 T coconut oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3-4 garlic cloves
• 1 package tempeh, crumbled
• 1 package crimini mushrooms, chopped
• 1-2 T tamari or amino’s
• 3 ribs celery, chopped
• 2 large carrots, chopped small or shredded

Cooking liquid

• 1 can coconut cream
• 1 container vegetable broth plus water as needed
• splash apple cider vinegar

Beans/Veg

• 1-2 cans black beans, rinsed
• 1-2 cans pinto beans, rinsed
• 1-2 cans red kidney beans, rinsed
• 1 can refried beans (optional – adds creaminess)
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 can of jackfruit, chopped or pulled apart (optional)
• 2 small zucchinis, chopped small

Herbs/Spice (to taste)

• ~3 t sea salt
• ~2 t black pepper
• ~1 T chili powder (more to taste)
• ~3 t cumin, 3 t coriander, 1 t red chili powder
• ~1 t mustard powder
• ~1 t fennel seed (ground)

Toppings: fresh cilantro, chopped, pepitas or pine nuts

1. Sauté onions and garlic with oil for 10 minutes
2. Add crumbled tempeh. Let steam for a minute, add splash tamari/amino’s. add cumin, coriander, sea salt. Sauté 5 minutes.
3. Add celery, carrots and sauté for 5 minutes.
4. Add cooking liquids, heat to simmer.
5. Rinse beans well. Add to pot along with zucchini, diced tomatoes. Bring back to simmer.
6. Add all herbs/spices except fresh cilantro and allow to simmer 1 hr or more. Taste and adjust seasonings.
7. Add cilantro and pepitas to top bowls. Enjoy.

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