My Favourite Vegan Chili

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1 (15-oz/398 ml can kidney beans
  • 1 (15-oz/398 ml can pinto or navy beans
  • 1 (28-oz/796 ml can diced tomatoes, with juices
  • 2 large stalks 1 cup (115 g finely chopped celery
  • 1 Cilantro, fresh
  • 2 tbsp Garlic
  • 1 Green onions
  • 2 Jalapenos (80 g, medium
  • 1 tsp Oregano, dried
  • 1 Red bell pepper, large
  • 2 cups Sweet onion

• Canned Goods

  • 6 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 cup Vegetable broth, low-sodium

• Condiments

  • 1 Cashew sour cream
  • 1 tsp Hot sauce

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper, ground
  • 2 tbsp Chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt, fine-grain

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 1/2 tbsp Olive oil, Extra Virgin

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 2 tsp Cumin, ground

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cups (280 g) diced sweet onion (about 1 medium/large)
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 4 large cloves)
• 2 medium jalapeños (80 g), seeded (if desired) and finely chopped
• 1 cup (115 g) finely chopped celery (about 2 large stalks)*
• 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and diced**
• 1 (28-oz/796 mL) can diced tomatoes, with juices
• 1 cup (250 mL) low-sodium vegetable broth
• 6 tablespoons (90 mL) tomato paste
• 1 (15-oz/398 mL) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15-oz/398 mL) can pinto or navy beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
• Cashew Sour Cream
• Chopped green onions
• Fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

• In a large pot, sauté the onion and the garlic in the oil over medium heat until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and stir.
• Add the jalapeños, celery, and bell pepper and sauté for another 5 to 7 minutes or so, until softened.
• Now add the can of diced tomatoes (with the juice), broth, and tomato paste. Stir to combine. Increase heat to medium-high.
• Add the drained and rinsed beans, along with the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt. Simmer the mixture, uncovered, until thickened, about 10 to 15 minutes.
• Add the cayenne and hot sauce to taste, if using. Taste and season with additional salt if desired.
• Serve with Cashew Sour Cream, chopped green onion, and cilantro leaves, if desired.