I bring this chili to potluck/party gatherings since it is usually 'safe' for any guest to eat, especially if I use the rice option with coconut aminos. That way it is gluten-free, soy-free, and vegan.
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PLANT-BASED TAILGATE CHILI
Note: Don't let the laundry list of ingredients scare you off. It's mostly spices and basic things you have in your pantry/freezer already. A good vegan chili requires a lot of flavorings but little labor/time.
What You'll Need:
1 small onion, dice
3-4 garlic cloves, mince
1 can (15-oz) kidney beans, drain/rinse
1 can (14-oz) fire-roasted (or reg.) diced tomatoes
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
2 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
2-3 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp vegan worcestershire sauce
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp granulated onion powder
1/2 tsp granulated garlic powder
14 tsp ground allspice
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1 bay leaf
1 cup dry bulgar wheat (or 2 cups cooked rice)
1 1/2 cup frozen corn
1 cup salsa
guacamole, optional (or any other toppings!)
Directions
1. Pour ¼-cup water or broth into a large pot.
2. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
3. Stir in 2 cups water or broth and tomatoes (with juices).
4. Stir remaining ingredients through bulgur (or rice).
5. Cover and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat to low and simmer 20-30 minutes, or until bulgur is cooked. (If using rice, cook until thoroughly warm).
7. Stir in beans, corn, and salsa.
8. Thin chili with water or broth if needed, and heat until warm.
9. Remove bay leaf and season with salt and pepper.
calories 397 — fat 8.1g — carbs 73g — fat 21g — sugars 9.9g — protein 16.9g — per serving, serves 4
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