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Vegan Chili

Easy Vegan Chili

5 from 2 votes
This vegan chili is healthy, hearty, and so, so good! It’s easy to make, and is gluten free.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper (red, orange or yellow) diced
  • 2 1/2 cups cauliflower riced
  • 1/2 cups walnuts finely chopped
  • 2 cans beans (15.5 oz cans, mix and match black beans, red beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, etc.) rinsed and drained
  • 1 can tomato sauce 15 oz can
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz can
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce omit or use tamari or gluten free soy sauce, if you're allergic to gluten free
  • salt to taste

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Method
 

  1. Add the cauliflower to a food processor and pulse it until it forms small pieces that resemble ground meat. Set it aside.
  2. Repeat the same steps with the walnuts.
  3. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper, and cook for 3-5 minutes, until the onion is translucent. Add the spices and salt, and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until the spices become fragrant. Make sure to stir it often to keep the spices from burning.
  4. Add the rest of the ingredients and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. Spoon your chili into a bowl, add your favorite toppings, and enjoy!

Notes

  • If you are allergic to nuts or just don't like them, you can omit the walnuts.
 
  • This vegan chili freezes well, so make a double batch and save some for later!