Vegetarian Chili
    MorrocanAmerican

    Vegetarian Chili

    Vegetarian Chili that's "meaty" and satisfying - without the meat! A hearty mixture of walnuts, mushrooms, and carrots as your base, with big flavors of onion, garlic, green chiles and spices. SO GOOD.

    Prep Time
    15 min
    Cook Time
    60 min
    Total Time
    75 min
    Servings
    5
    Difficulty
    medium

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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup walnuts
    • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, washed, stems removed
    • 4 medium carrots, cut into chunks
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 onion, finely diced
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 6-ounce can diced green chiles (or fresh minced jalapeños)
    • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 2-3 tablespoons chili powder
    • 2 teaspoons cumin
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 1-2 teaspoons salt (more or less to taste)
    • 2 14-ounce cans diced or crushed tomatoes (with juices)
    • 1 14-ounce can beans of choice (optional, see notes)
    • 1 cup water

    Instructions

    1. 1

      Make the “meat” – pulse all ingredients in a food processor until broken down into a chunky paste-like texture. Set aside.

    2. 2

      Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic. Sauté for 5-10 minutes until very soft.

    3. 3

      Add green chiles, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and soy sauce. HELLO FLAVOR.

    4. 4

      Add your “meat” to the pan – once it mixes in and starts cooking, it should start to resemble chili meat. Let the “meat” cook for 10 minutes or so to soften the vegetables. Season with salt.

    5. 5

      Add tomatoes, beans if you want, and water to get the consistency right. Let it simmer for about 45 minutes to soften the vegetables, thicken it up, and let the flavors come together.

    6. 6

      Serve with your favorite chili toppings, and there it is! VEGETARIAN CHILI! You did it.

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