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How to Make a Customizable Vegan Chili
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How to make a Customizable Vegan Chili

This vegan chili is easy, simple, customizable, budget friendly, and a flavorful way to use those seasonal vegetables.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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Total Time 45 minutes
Course: Main Course, vegan
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 8 oz. tub Mushrooms Any variety of mushroom can be used, I like to use button or portabella mushrooms. Can be substituted with canned or frozen mushrooms.
  • 1 small Onion Or can use 1 Tbsp onion powder.
  • 1 Tbsp. Oil I like to use either olive or avocado oil. Use your favorite oil.
  • 2 tsp. Garlic Can substitute with minced or powdered garlic.
  • 1 15 oz. can Black beans
  • 1 15 oz. can Kidney beans
  • 1 15 oz. can Diced Tomatoes Or use 3 to 4 fresh tomatoes.
  • 1 15 oz. can Corn Or 1/2 package frozen Corn.
  • 1/8 cup Black Olives
  • 1/8 cup Green Olives
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp Real Maple Syrup
  • 1/2 cup Tomato Sauce or Pasta Sauce
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Clean and chop the mushrooms, onions, and any other fresh vegetables you would like to add to the chili.
  2. In a medium sized stock pot, add the oil and saute the mushrooms and the onion and garlic together for about 7 to 10 minutes, or until desired tenderness.
  3. Drain and rinse the kidney and black beans, add to the pot with the sauteed vegetables.
  4. Continue by adding all the remaining ingredients to the pot.
  5. Cook the chili at a medium high heat and bring to a boil.
  6. Once the chili is to a boil, turn down the heat to a medium/low heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  7. After 10 minutes, remove from heat.
  8. Serve the chili with aioli, sour cream, fresh avocados, saltines, tortilla chips, or add to a bed of rice.

Notes

What to do with your chili left overs?

My family loves to enjoy the chili as a dip for chips or bread.
You can also add this chili to your favorite nachos as a salsa.