Fake Chili, Vegetarian

Submitted by Mami J

"Chili made with texturized vegetable protein. Easy, spicy, versatile and healthy. You can add beans if desired."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 14.79 ml vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 small carrots, chopped
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 709.77 ml textured vegetable protein
• 396.89 g can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
• 236.59 ml vegetable broth or 236.59 ml water
• 14.79 ml lime juice
• 4.92 ml cumin
• 4.92 ml oregano
• 4.92 ml sugar (optional)
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion, carroes and bell pepper. Saute until onion is limp. Add the garlic and mix. Add the TVP and fry for a few seconds until it looks browned.
2. Add the tomatoes, the broth, the lime juice and the cumin and oregano. Bring to a boil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the sugar if desired and lower heat. Cook until the vegetables are tender. Serve hot.

Reviews

[Mamas Kitchen Hope]

Very very nice chili with great spice! You really could not tell that it was made with TVP and not meat. I like that fire roasted tomatoes are used here bc that gives it a very authentic, smokiness that pairs well with the cumin. Lime juice is essential here too for a bright touch that adds a zing to the flavor. I did not use the sugar but think it would be great here too. Thanks Mami!