Vegetarian Soya chunk Chili
Recipe type: Chilis
Cuisine: American
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Serves: 6
 
This is an excellent recipe for a vegetarian Chili if you miss the texture of meat in your diet. Even most non-vegetarians won’t guess the difference between this and a Chili made with meat. Because TVP absorbs flavour so well, the spiciness of this dish is somewhat enhanced. Great food on a cold winters night with a good glass of red white
Ingredients
  • TVP ( Soya ) chunks – 3 cups
  • Canned tomatoes – 2 cans
  • Onions- one large – ( coarsely chopped)
  • Garlic – 3 to 4 cloves – finely chopped
  • Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
  • Dried bay leaves – 2 large
  • Cumin seeds – 1 tablespoon
  • Dried oregano - 2 teaspoons
  • Dark beer – I can
  • Fresh Chillies- 5 – 6 – chopped
  • Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Roasted bell peppers – 2
  • Dried Chillies – 4 – 5 (see note)
  • Juice of one lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Grated cheese
Instructions
  1. Roast bell peppers. ( see method) Allow cooling and then peel the skin off. Chop coarsely
  2. Reconstitute Soya chunks in vegetable stock– see method
  3. Heat olive oil in a heavy-based casserole pot
  4. Heat oil to a gentle temperature. Add the cumin and cook for a minute
  5. Add the onion and cook until it starts to change colour
  6. Now add bay leaves, garlic, and fresh Chillies. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
  7. Add the roasted bell peppers. Stir well
  8. Add a little beer
  9. Add the reconstituted TVP chunks. Saute for 2 minutes
  10. Add tomatoes, remaining beer, lemon juice, oregano, dried Chillies and garlic powder (if using)
  11. Bring to the boil. Turn down the heat and place a lid on the pot. The dish will be ready in about 30 minutes
  12. Serve topped with cheese
Notes
This recipe yields 5 - 6 portions

Keywords: Best vegetarian Chili
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 350 grams Calories: 356 Fat: 8.8g Saturated fat: 2.2g Carbohydrates: 38.4g Sodium: 308.9mg Fiber: 14.9g Protein: 33.0g Cholesterol: 6.3mg
Recipe by The Chilli Workshop at https://chilliworkshop.co.uk/recipes-with-chilllies/dietary-preference/spicy-vegetarian-cooking-with-chillies/vegetarian-chili-recipe/