Stove Top Tofu Chili Recipes

HEARTY VEGETARIAN TOFU CHILI

Steps:

• Saute first 4 in meduium heat.
• Add tofu, cumin, hot sauce, and salt and pepper and saute until crisp and lightly browned (10 min).
• Add rest of ingredients (beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, carrots, and chili powder).
• Boil, reduce heat and simmer 45 to 55 minutes.

TOFU CHILI: A SPICY, FIERY, MEAT-FREE, VEGAN RECIPE

Steps:

• Leave your tofu in the freezer until frozen (overnight), then allow it to thaw naturally on the side. When it's soft, place your tofu into a tofu press and leave the excess liquid to drain thoroughly before preparing your homemade vegetarian chili.
• Pour oil into a large skillet or large pot on the stovetop and turn the heat to medium.
• Dice your onions and peppers, then saute them in the heated oil until they start to soften.
• Mince your garlic cloves and mix them with the onions and pepper. Take your block of tofu and crumble it into the skillet.
• Pour in your chili powder, cumin powder, paprika powder, and ancho chile powder. Mix all your ingredients together.
• Give your vegetarian chili with tofu a taste, then add in cayenne pepper powder as per your tastes. If you like your spiced tofu extra hot, then keep adding cayenne pepper!
• Cook all the spices and ingredients in the skillet for another 5 minutes before turning down the heat.
• Next, add your cans of tomatoes, black beans, and kidney beans to the mix. Pour in your vegan ale and add some tomato paste to thicken the chili tofu. Keep stirring, then allow your vegan chili with tofu to simmer for at least 30 minutes. You can keep it simmering for longer to thicken the sauce up. Alternatively, if it's too thick, just add a splash of water to the skillet while it's simmering.
• Towards the end of the simmering process, add your corn to the dish and stir through. Take another taste, and add more cayenne pepper powder and salt and pepper as you like. Allow to simmer for another 2 minutes, then turn off the heat.
• Allow to rest, then serve your freshly cooked vegan tofu chili to your hungry family and friends!

VEGETARIAN TOFU CHILI

Steps:

• In a large pot, saute the tofu in the 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes.
• Add in the onion, green pepper, garlic, 1 cup of mushrooms, 3 tablespoons of chili powder, salt, pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon of cumin. Cook until the veggies are just barely tender, about 5 minutes.
• Next, add in the tomato sauce, the whole or diced tomatoes, the kidney beans, and the optional 1 tablespoon of sugar. Bring to a slow simmer. Cover and allow to cook for at least 45 minutes. Enjoy!

EASY TOFU CHILI

Steps:

• 1. Place all ingredients in a large stockpot.
• 2. Cook over medium high heat mashing the tofu with a wooden spoon for 30 minutes.

THE BEST PAN-FRIED TOFU

Steps:

• Take your block of tofu and wrap it in several layers of paper towels.
• Gently press the tofu with your hands or against the counter top to release the liquid. This will take about a minute.
• Slice the tofu into pieces about 1/2 an inch thick.
• Set tofu aside.
• If you are using a non-stick pan heat it slightly on medium-high heat (about 30 seconds) before adding oil.
• If you are using a cast iron pan, please heat for about 1 minute to 1 1/2 minutes on medium-high heat. Cast iron is very thick and you want the pan to be heated evenly before adding the tofu.
• Add oil to heated pan.
• Gently spread oil over the entire surface of the pan.
• Set the tofu pieces in the pan, leaving ample room between them. They should sizzle when placed in the oil. Sprinkle the tops with salt and a little cayenne pepper.
• Now, the MOST IMPORTANT step is -- LEAVE THEM ALONE for about 6 or 7 minutes. Just gently shake them to make sure they don't stick to the pan. Do NOT turn them or agitate them in any other way. When you see a golden crust beginning to creep its way up the sides of the slices, turn them and spice the other side. Add more oil if the pan seems too dry.
• The second side will only take about 4 minutes to cook.
• When they are evenly browned take them out of the pan and place them on paper towels to drain.
• These are very simply seasoned and basic and can now be used any way you like. I like these with steamed broccoli and peanut sauce -- or in a sandwich with grilled peppers and mushrooms and aioli -- or just eaten with ketchup:-).

STOVE TOP TOFU CHILI

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, crumble the tofu and toss with the chili powder and garlic.
• Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, and saute the onion and celery until tender. Stir in the tofu mixture. Continue cooking about 5 minutes over low heat.
• Mix in the corn, kidney beans, and stewed tomatoes. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer about 50 minutes.

SMOKY TOFU CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a pot over medium. Reserve 1/4 cup onion for garnish; add remaining onion, garlic, and bell pepper to pot. Season with salt. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Add tomato paste, chipotle, and cumin; cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, beans, tofu, and 2 cups water; season with salt.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chili is slightly thickened, 25 minutes. Serve with reserved chopped onion and cilantro.