Vegan Chunky Chili

This made-from-scratch chili combines beans, lentils, tofu, and fresh veggies for a thick, hearty chili that will please the whole family.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr
• Total Time: 4 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 138 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 6 cups water
• garlic powder to taste
• 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
• black pepper to taste
• onion powder to taste
• chili powder to taste
• 6 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
• 0.5 cup chopped celery
• 0.5 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 0.5 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 0.25 onion, chopped
• 0.25 red onion, chopped
• 0.5 cup dry kidney beans, soaked overnight
• 0.5 cup fresh green beans
• 0.5 cup dry white beans, soaked overnight
• 0.5 cup dry brown lentils, soaked overnight
• 0.75 cup extra firm tofu, drained, crumbled

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Drain and rinse kidney beans, white beans and lentils. Combine in a large pot and cover with water; boil over medium-high to high heat for 1 hour, or until tender.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over high heat, combine tomatoes and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, or until tomatoes are broken down.

Step 3

Stir the tomatoes into the beans and add mushrooms, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, green beans, celery, onions and tofu. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and chili powder to taste. Simmer for 2 to 3 hours, or until desired consistency is reached.