Chili for All My Vegan Friends

Name: Chili for All My Vegan Friends
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 12-14 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 green pepper, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, pressed (or minced); 2 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans; 28 ounces Italian-style diced tomatoes; 1 (28 ounce) can water; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 (12 ounce) box soy crumbles (I use boca brand); 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 3 teaspoons cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Submitted by kiwiheather

"Actually, I don't have any vegan friends but if I did, they would be happy! This is a fantastic chili that just happens to be vegan. Made with soy crumbles, it can fool almost anyone. I promise you won't miss the animal by-products! :)"

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Ready In:: 1hr 45mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 12-14

ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, pressed (or minced)
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon salt
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans
28 ounces Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can water
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (12 ounce) box soy crumbles (I use boca brand)
2 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons chili powder
3 teaspoons cumin
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons oregano
¹⁄₄ teaspoon cayenne pepper

directions

Put first 6 ingredients in large stock pot. Cover and stew 10-15 minutes or until soft.
Add beans and tomatoes with all their liquid plus can of water. Work in tomato paste.
Add all spices and simmer for 1 hour.
Add soy crumbles and cook 10 minutes more.
The longer it sits, the better it gets (and thicker) so feel free to make ahead of time. If desired, serve with cornbread and garnish with cheese or chopped onions!

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Reviews

While the flavor was good, next time I make this, I plan on making some minor modifications. It turned out more like a soup than a chili, so I may puree half of the tomatoes to make it thicker. I may also try cornstarch. Instead of an entire box of soy crumbles, I used half a bag of MF griller crumbles and half homemade seitan. ***EDIT: You're right, it definately thickens up overnight! :)

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kiwiheather

Stay at home mom of 3, horse crazy vegetarian of 9 years. My passion is my 6 year old showjumping horse, Platinum Card (aka CASH) I ride on average 6 days a week and LOVE every minute of it! My other passion is food. I was raised with strong Italian grandparents living close by, need I say more!! One of my favorite childhood memories is rolling my grandmom's homemade Gnocci (ALWAYS my special request dinner) at her kitchen table with towel lined cookie sheets of them all over the house! My other grandparents were of Irish and German ancestory and owned a resturant. I guess my love of cooking and even more so, FEEDING people has come naturally. I love to plan menus and themes and I am addicted to Recipezaar! I am married to my best friend who is an ex-Pat New Zealander who craves pies & pineapple lumps. We love travel, soccer & rugby! Teenagers are my only pet-peeve :) <br> <br>http://www.recipezaar.com/members/home/293971/picasabackground.jpg <br> <br>http://www.recipezaar.com/members/home/293971/PB100026.JPG

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