This hearty vegan chili is the best comfort food. You can make this chili recipe in less than an hour with tons of succulent veggies and protein-packed beans.
Course Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American, Gluten-free, Vegan
Keyword tofu chili, vegan chili, vegetarian chili
Prep Time 12 minutesminutes
Cook Time 35 minutesminutes
Total Time 47 minutesminutes
Servings 8people
Calories 83kcal
Author Alysen
Equipment
Soup pot
EZ Tofu Press
Skillet
Ingredients
Chili Ingredients
1teaspoonoil
1teaspoongarlicminced
1cupzucchini
1cuponion
128-ounce cansdiced tomatoes
2cansGreat Northern beansrinsed and drained
3tablespoonschili powder
1tablespoonItalian seasoning
1teaspoonpaprika
1cupwater
Tofu Ingredients
1tablespoonoil
1blockfirm tofu
Instructions
Warm the oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Sauté the onions and zucchini until they're translucent and soft, about 7 minutes.
Add in all remaining chili ingredients. Bring pot to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes.
While the chili is simmering, press your tofu with the EZ Tofu Press for 12 minutes. Tighten the knobs every 3 to 4 minutes.
In a skillet, warm some oil. Add the tofu block to the skillet and mash with a fork. Sauté for 8 minutes, or until golden brown.
Add crumbled tofu to chili pot and stir to combine. Cook another 5 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Tofu Chili will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer. Store in an airtight container.