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Best TVP Chili (Soya Mince)

This protein-packed TVP chili with vegan mince is as close to traditional chili as it gets. The best part is that it's super meal prep- and freezer-friendly.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Eloïse

Ingredients
 

  • 1 large red onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 3 medium carrots
  • 3 celery sticks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons tamari or dark soy sauce
  • 1 cup (95 g) dry TVP granules soya mince
  • 2 cups (500 ml) vegetable broth or water
  • 24.5 oz (700 g) tomato passata passata
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 14 oz (400 g) canned kidney beans
  • 8.5 oz (250 g) canned whole kernel corn sub 1 ½ cup frozen corn

Chili seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Finely chopped carrots, celery, and onion in a food processor.
    Chop the veggies: Peel the carrots and onion. Wash the celery sticks. Finely chop the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery with a knife or in a food chopper fitted with an S-blade.
  • Finely chopped carrots, onion, and celery in a black Dutch-oven.
    Sauté the veggies: Heat a large pot or Dutch oven with olive oil. Add in the chopped veggies and sauté over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes until tender, stirring regularly.
  • Fine soy crumbles and spices in a black pot with sautéed veggies.
    TVP: Add the tomato paste, chili seasoning, cumin, and TVP granules to the pot. Stir for 1 minute over medium heat for the TVP to absorb all the flavors.
  • Purple kidney beans and yellow corn in a large black pot with vegan chili.
    Simmer: Stir in the tamari, vegetable broth, passata, and cocoa powder. Finally, add in the drained and rinsed kidney beans and corn. Cover with a lid and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Finished vegan chili with soy crumbles, kidney beans, and corn in a black cast-iron pot.
    Finish the chili: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve with avocado, lime wedges, cilantro, and your favorite sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 18g
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