Babzys Meatless Chili Recipes

THE BEST VEGETARIAN CHILI EVER

Steps:

• Place oil in a large pot and place over medium high heat. Add in garlic, onion, diced carrot, red bell pepper, cubed sweet potatoes and green chiles; saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Next add in chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper; stir for about 30 seconds.
• Finally add in crushed tomatoes, broth/water, black beans, kidney beans and corn. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until chili thickens and flavors come together. Taste and adjust seasonings and salt as necessary.
• Garnish with anything you'd like. Makes 6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each.

IMPOSSIBLY GOOD MEAT-FREE CHILI WITH BLACK AND RED BEANS

Steps:

• For the chili: Heat a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium to medium-high heat with olive oil or safflower oil, 1 turn of the pan. Add onions, garlic and chopped peppers and stir a couple of minutes to soften. Add the plant-based meat and brown and crumble; season with salt. Stir in chipotle paste and stock. Add chili powder, cumin, coriander and pimenton or smoked sweet paprika and stir to combine. Add Worcestershire, light brown sugar, vinegar, tomato sauce or ketchup, tomatoes and red and black beans and simmer at low bubble 20 minutes. Add juice of 1 lime to serve.
• Gather and prepare toppings of choice: Toasted pepitas, crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese, chopped raw white onion, hot or mild pickled sliced jalapeno peppers, cilantro, and spicy corn chips.

LIMA BEAN MEATLESS CHILI

Steps:

• Wash beans. Add tomatoes, onion soup mix and enough water to cover beans if necessary.
• Simmer until beans are tender.
• Add the rest of ingredients and simmer or cook in pressure cooker until all is soft and tender.
• You may add ham, or smoked sausage or any other meat you like as an option.