Vegan Chunky Chili

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If you are entertaining mixed palates, this meal will satisfy all tastes. A from-scratch chili that uses many different vegetables as well as beans, lentils and tofu to provide that 'full' feeling that chili with meat offers. Add fresh parsley and basil to taste, if desired. I prefer to let the chili sit overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
4 hrs
Additional Time:
12 hrs
Total Time:
16 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup dry kidney beans, soaked overnight

  • ½ cup dry white beans, soaked overnight

  • ½ cup dry brown lentils, soaked overnight

  • 6 cups chopped fresh tomatoes

  • 6 cups water

  • 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms

  • ½ cup chopped green bell pepper

  • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper

  • ½ cup fresh green beans

  • ½ cup chopped celery

  • ¼ onion, chopped

  • ¼ red onion, chopped

  • ¾ cup extra firm tofu, drained, crumbled

  • salt to taste

  • black pepper to taste

  • onion powder to taste

  • garlic powder to taste

  • chili powder to taste

Directions

  1. Drain and rinse kidney beans, white beans and lentils. Combine in a large pot and cover with water; boil over medium-high to high heat for 1 hour, or until tender.

  2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over high heat, combine tomatoes and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, or until tomatoes are broken down.

  3. Stir the tomatoes into the beans and add mushrooms, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, green beans, celery, onions and tofu. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and chili powder to taste. Simmer for 2 to 3 hours, or until desired consistency is reached.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

138 Calories
2g Fat
23g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 138
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 281mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 9%
Dietary Fiber 6g 23%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 45mg 50%
Calcium 89mg 7%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 686mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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