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Easy Vegan Chili Recipe

August 26, 2013 By Sage 11 Comments

Sometimes, you just need something you can throw together with what’s in the cupboard.  This chili sin carne recipe has become my go-to in these situations…

Easy Vegan Chili Recipe
2 cups TVP
2 cups boiling water
oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4-6 garlic cloves, pressed
4 – 6 T chili powder
1/2 t salt
1 t sugar
1 T ketchup
hot chili (to taste)
2 cans diced tomatoes (15 oz.)
3 cans baked beans* (15 oz.)
2 cans chili beans* (15 oz.)

Mix the TVP with the boiling water, and set it aside for 5 – 10 minutes.

Sauté the onions in a bit of oil over medium heat, until they begin to soften, then add the garlic and the TVP and cook it a few more minutes.

Add the rest of the ingredients and stir it to combine.   Simmer it for an hour or two.

It’s ok to eat it the same day, but I recommend sticking it in the fridge overnight.  Once the flavors have had a chance to mingle, I reheat it and serve it with rice.

*A word about the beans:  In Denmark, we have one variety of baked beans, the US equivalent would be “vegetarian baked beans.”  The “chili beans” are kidney beans in red “tex-mex” sauce, I don’t recall ever using them in the US, but there must be something similar available there, being so close to Mexico and all ;-)

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Comments

  1. Fran says

    August 26, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    Congratulations, you deserve to be happy. I am so glad you have found Robert. Enjoy xxx

    Reply
  2. debbie says

    August 26, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    find him indeed right under your nose

    Reply
  3. Anonymous says

    August 26, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    So happy for you both, Sage!! Robert has found a rare catch in you.
    -Michele

    Reply
  4. Val says

    August 27, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    Congratulations on your happiness. He sounds wonderful. And so does this recipe. The last time I made vegetarian chili, I used faux-meat crumbles in place of the meat, and I didn’t like that taste at all, so the next time I try it, I’ll use this recipe instead. I like the idea of using baked beans in it. That wouldn’t have occured to me. Thank you for sharing, and enjoy your travels! ♥

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  5. Helen - myliladventures says

    August 29, 2013 at 2:41 AM

    So happy for you & Robert. Can’t wait to hear about and see a few pics from your future travels together :)

    BTW: The chili looks great!

    Reply
  6. MaggieS says

    September 2, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    so awesome! the recipe is great, but I’m more happy for your life and your happiness

    Reply
  7. Kimberly says

    October 19, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    Oh yum! I’m going to make this one for sure. It sounds like a real winner… and so does Robert! What a gem of a guy to adapt his recipe with you in mind. Perfect.

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  8. Sage says

    October 22, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    Thank you so much for all of your kind comments, Robert likes reading them, too :)

    I’m sorry I haven’t been posting much lately, I’ve been so busy, but major changes are coming, which should give me more time to post, and lots of new inspiration!

    If any of you have made the chili, please report back. Robert keeps asking me if anyone has made it ;-)

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  9. Sheena Ramirez says

    March 15, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    Thanks for another great recipe! Although I didn’t have TVP in the house, I used some couscous and it tastes delicious! Will definitely make it again.

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    • Sage says

      March 16, 2015 at 9:06 AM

      Thank you so much for your comment! Robert often asks me if I think anyone has made his chili and I was very happy to show him this note :)

      Reply
    • Robert says

      March 16, 2015 at 9:23 AM

      Hi Sheena, I’m glad that you liked the chili – couscous, brilliant idea, I’ll have to try that out on Sage :)

      Reply

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