How to Make Scooter's Vegan Tempeh Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're on the lookout for a delicious and hearty vegan chili recipe, look no further than Scooter's Vegan Tempeh Chili. This flavorful and satisfying dish is a crowd-pleaser that will have even the most dedicated carnivores coming back for seconds. Packed with plant-based protein and an array of aromatic spices, this chili is the perfect option for a cozy night in or a casual gathering with friends and family. Whether you're a seasoned vegan cook or just beginning your journey into plant-b...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 5 carrots, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 sweet onion, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 (8 ounce) package tempeh (such as Trader Joe's® Organic 3 Grain Tempeh), crumbled
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 orange bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 44 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 14 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add carrots; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add onion and chopped garlic; cook and stir until aromatic, about 3 minutes. Add chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, and cumin; cook and stir for 1 minute. Toss in tempeh, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and orange bell pepper; cook and stir until tempeh is coated in the spices, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour tomatoes, black beans, cannellini beans, kidney beans, corn, and brown sugar into the tempeh mixture. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, until flavors are well blended, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    427 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 1005mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 72g
    • Dietary Fiber: 19g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 47mg
    • Calcium: 196mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 1158mg