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Easy Vegan Tofu & Bean Chili Recipe

This recipe is a vegan chili filled with beans and super firm tofu for an extra protein kick.
Prep Time10 mins
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 bell peppers diced
  • 2 tbsp ancho chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 2 tbsp vegetable broth powder
  • 2 14 oz diced tomato canned
  • 1 14.5 oz kidney beans canned, supplement with what you have on hand
  • 1 14.5 oz great northern beans canned, supplement with what you have on hand
  • 16 oz super firm tofu
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 pinch cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Finely dice onion and bell peppers. Add to a pot along with garlic over medium low heat. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • While onion and peppers are cooking, roughly crumble super firm tofu by hand. Do not over crumble. Set aside.
  • Add ancho chili powder, cumin, oregano, and vegetable broth powder. Mix immediately.
  • Immediately add canned diced tomatoes, kidney beans, great northern beans, tofu, water, cocoa powder, and pepper. Bring to boil.
  • Once boiling, immediately reduce to a light simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Serve alone or with your favorite cornbread.