Bold Vegan Chili

Vegetarian ground beef crumbles, kidney beans, onion, celery, bell pepper and a host of spices are simmered in a slow cooker to create this hearty, began chili.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr
• Total Time: 4 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 256 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup hot water
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons molasses
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cube vegetable bouillon
• 2 red bell peppers, chopped
• 4 stalks celery, diced
• 1 large red onion, chopped
• 1 (12 ounce) package vegetarian burger crumbles
• 3 (15.25 ounce) cans kidney beans
• 2 tablespoons hot chili powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a slow cooker combine vegetarian crumbles, kidney beans, onion, celery, bell pepper, bay leaves, chili powder, molasses, bouillon, cilantro, hot sauce, salt, pepper and 1 cup water. Cook on high for 3 hours.

Step 2

Dissolve flour in 1 cup hot water. Pour into chili and cook 1 more hour.