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Vegan Tofu Chili

This rich and delicious tofu chili is packed with flavour and plant-based protein! It's smoky, saucy and so hearty.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons (60 ml) olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 block (225 g / 8 oz) smoked tofu finely crumbled
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 red pepper diced or sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 - 2 chilies red or green, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne or hot chilli powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon optional
  • 1 can (400 g/ 14oz) chopped tomatoes
  • 2 cans (3 cups or 480 g drained weight) black beans cooked
  • 1½ cups (360 ml) vegetable broth
  • 3 tablespoons (45 g) tomato paste / tomato puree
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 piece (10 g) vegan dark chocolate 70%

Instructions

  • Finely crumble the smoked tofu using your hands or a fork.
  • In a non-stick stockpot or deep frying pan, heat up the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and crumbled tofu, season with salt and fry for 5 - 10 minutes, until lightly browned.
  • Add the sliced red pepper and fry for 2 more minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic, finely chopped fresh chillies, all the spices and oregano. Stir and fry for 1 more minute.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, except the chocolate.
  • Simmer for at least 20 minutes until the tomatoes have cooked down.
    Adjust the consistency to your liking by cooking further to thicken, or add a splash of water when the chilli gets too thick for your taste.
  • Close to the end of the cooking time, add the dark chocolate, stir and let it melt. Simmer for a couple more minutes, then turn off the heat.
  • Let the chilli rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavours to mingle for the best result.
    Serve with rice, tortilla chips or fresh bread, a garnish of fresh coriander and a dollop of vegan sour cream or yoghurt.

Notes

Smoked Tofu
Can't get your hands on a block of smoked tofu? You can make this tofu chili with regular tofu and use smoked paprika instead of regular, or add a dash of liquid smoke along with the beans and broth.
Beans
You can easily swap out the black beans for kidney beans, pinto beans, white beans, chickpeas, or a combination.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 1517mg | Potassium: 1013mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1701IU | Vitamin C: 64mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 7mg
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