Vegetarian Chili

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Vegetarian Chili

Delicious plant-based chili loaded with beans, soy crumbles, and a surprise ingredient! Percect for brain health!

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 1 hr 15 mins

Course Soup

Servings 8

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup onions diced
2 tbsp garlic finely chopped
1 cup green peppers diced
½ cup celery diced
15 oz can of diced tomatoes
15 oz can of black beans
15 oz can of kidney beans
15 oz can of garbanzo beans
½ cup fresh pineapple
¼ cup chili powder
2 tbsp cumin powder
½ tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp cinnamon
1 tsp black pepper
¼ cup walnuts chopped
1 cup soy crumble meat substitute

Instructions

In a large stock pot, heat the olive oil, add the onions and garlic, and saute until light brown.
Add the green peppers and celery and keep cooking.
Add all of the seasonings and the walnuts. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add the diced tomatoes with liquid and bring to a simmer.
Add the beans and pineapple and simmer for about 1 hour.
Add the soy crumbles and bring back to a simmer. Enjoy!

Keyword chili, plant based, vegetarian

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