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New World Vegetarian Chili – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

New World Vegetarian Chili

Step back in time with a chili that’s as rich in history as it is in flavor! This incredible recipe celebrates the bounty of the New World, featuring hearty pinto beans, sweet corn, tender lima beans, and vibrant tomatoes. It’s a true “dump-and-go” meal, perfect for a busy weekni
Servings: 8 serving
Calories: 291

Ingredients
  

  • 1 24 oz / 680 g jar medium tomato salsa
  • 1 15.5 oz / 439 g can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 12 oz / 340 g package crumbled soy “meat”
  • 2 cups (300 g / 10.6 oz) fresh or frozen corn kernels
  • 1 ½ cups / 240 g (8.5 oz) fresh or frozen lima beans
  • ¼ cup (32 g / 1.13 oz) chili powder, or to taste
  • ½ tsp (2.5 mL / 0.1 fl oz) hot pepper sauce, or to taste
  • ¼ tsp (0.5 g / 0.02 oz) ground black pepperFor Garnish:
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 cup (150 g / 5.3 oz) chopped red onion
  • This chili tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together. Make a big batch for easy meal prep throughout the week.
  • Get creative with toppings! Try a dollop of vegan sour cream, a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, or some crushed tortilla chips for extra crunch.
  • Feel free to swap the pinto beans for black beans or kidney beans, or use a combination for more complex flavor and texture.
  • For a smokier flavor, add 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) of smoked paprika or a ½ teaspoon of liquid smoke along with the other spices.

Method
 

  1. Combine the salsa, pinto beans, soy crumbles, corn, lima beans, chili powder, hot pepper sauce, and black pepper in a 4-quart slow cooker or a large pot.
  2. Stir well to combine. 2. For Slow Cooker: Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours. For Stovetop: Cover the pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 1 ½ to 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. 3.
  4. Once cooked, taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired. 4. Ladle the chili into individual bowls and top each serving with a generous sprinkle of diced avocado and chopped red onion before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 16gFat: 7g

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