Name: Vegan Chili
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp soy sauce (*tamari for gluten free); 2 tbsp nutritional yeast; 2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 14 oz block firm tofu; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 null medium sweet onion (diced); 3 null cloves garlic (minced); 2 28-oz cans crushed tomatoes; 2 15-oz cans black beans (drained and rinsed); 1 15-oz can kidney beans (drained and rinsed); 1 cup water; 3 tbsp chili powder; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp pure maple syrup; 1 tbsp cocoa powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp salt (or to taste); null null vegan sour cream; null null cornbread; null null tortilla chips; null null cilantro; null null hot sauce; null null vegan cheese shreds; null null chives

Instructions

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1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

In a large bowl, mix together the soy sauce (2 tbsp), nutritional yeast (2 tbsp), chili powder (2 tsp) and smoked paprika (1 tsp). It will be pasty. Now crumble the block firm tofu (14 oz) into the bowl with your hands, and mix together using a large spoon until well combined with the paste.
3

Spread the [firm tofu] mixture evenly in the pan. Place in the oven and bake for minutes (30), stirring the [firm tofu] halfway through. Once the [firm tofu] is in the oven, start the chili.
4

In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil (2 tbsp). Add the sweet onion (1 medium) and sauté for minutes (3) until translucent. Add in the [3-4 cloves garlic] and cook minute (1) more, stirring constantly.
5

Now add all the rest of the chili ingredients, except the tofu, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for about minutes (20), until the [firm tofu] crumbles are done baking.
6

If a thicker consistency is desired, use an immersion blender and blend just a few times. Do this before you add the [firm tofu].
7

Once the [firm tofu] crumbles are done, stir them into the pot. All done! Serve with [vegan sour cream], [cornbread], [tortilla chips], [cilantro], tomatoes, [hot sauce], [vegan cheese shreds] and [chives], if desired.