Soulful Vegetarian Chili

Method12 steps · about 50 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large pot.

   Uses 3 tbsp olive oil for sautéing

2. 2

   Step 2: Add the 12 oz veggie crumbles, chopped zucchini (1), green and red peppers, small onion (1 small), 2 minced garlic cloves and optional seeded jalapeño (1).

   Uses heated sautéing olive oil · One 12 oz bag MorningStar Grillers veggie crumbles · 1 zucchini (chopped) · 1 green bell pepper (chopped) · 1 sweet red pepper (chopped) · 1 small onion, chopped · 2 cloves of garlic (minced) · 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced, optional

3. 3

   Step 3: Sauté over medium heat until the peppers and other vegetables are tender.

   Uses veggie crumbles and chopped aromatics

4. 4

   Step 4: Add 1 cup frozen sweet corn and cook for another minute.

   Cook corn with chili base · 1 minUses sautéed chili base · 1 cup frozen sweet corn

5. 5

   Step 5: Add the 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, the chopped 14.5 oz can Italian stewed tomatoes and the 15 oz can tomato sauce.

   Uses chili base with corn · One 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes · One 14.5 oz can Italian stewed tomatoes, chopped · One 15 oz can tomato sauce

6. 6

   Step 6: Stir in the three rinsed and drained 15 oz cans of kidney, black and garbanzo beans.

   Uses tomato chili base · One 15 oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained · One 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained · One 15 oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained

7. 7

   Step 7: Stir until evenly combined.

   Uses vegetables and beans in tomato sauce

8. 8

   Step 8: Add 3 tbsp each chili powder and celery flakes (3 tbsp); 1½ tsp each seasoned salt and ground cumin (1½ tsp); 1 tsp paprika; 1 tbsp each oregano, cilantro (1 tbsp) and parsley (1 tbsp); 2 tsp each sugar and thyme (2 tsp). Add the optional 1 tbsp basil, a few dashes black pepper and liquid smoke if using.

   Uses combined chili base · 3 tbsp chili powder · 3 tbsp celery flakes (source also permits fresh celery) · 1½ tsp seasoned salt · 1½ tsp ground cumin · 1 tsp paprika · 1 tbsp oregano · 1 tbsp cilantro

9. 9

   Step 9: Stir to distribute the spices and seasonings.

   Uses spiced vegetarian chili

10. 10

    Step 10: Cover and bring the chili to a boil.

    Uses evenly seasoned chili

11. 11

    Step 11: Reduce the heat and simmer gently for about 30 minutes, until the flavors have combined; stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

    Simmer chili · 30 minUses boiling chili

12. 12

    Step 12: Taste, adjust the seasoning if desired, and serve.

    Uses finished vegetarian chili