The Best Vegan Chili

based on Rainbow Plant Life

Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 jalapenos, diced
  • 1 tablespoons tomato paste or 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon each ground cumin, smoked paprika, oregano
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 quart home-canned tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons each cocoa (or carob) and liquid aminos, lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tsp each black pepper and turmeric
  • 1 lb. bag dry pinto beans, cooked
  • 3 tablespoons masa harina
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon red wine or apple cider vinegar

    Heat oil, and cook onions for 10 minutes.
    Add garlic, jalapenos, tomato paste, cook another 3 minutes.
    Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano.
    Add vegetable broth, cooked beans, cocoa, maple syrup,
    soy sauce, tomatoes, black pepper and turmeric.
    Stir well, bring to a boil. Turn down heat to gentle simmer.
    Cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring every 10 minutes.
    Just before removing from heat, stir in 3 tablespoons masa harina,
    1 cup packed chopped cilantro, and 1 teaspoon vinegar.




  • Pairs well with Corn Tortilla and Vegan Sour Cream.

    Nutrition 1 cup:
    Calories 222, Carb 40, Protein 11, Fat 5, Sodium 483, Fiber 7