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Wicked Good Veggie Chili

SUBMITTED BY: PAULINA85 PHOTO BY: AMYBALEY

"Everyone will love this thick, spicy chili made with textured vegetable protein (TVP), kidney beans, and all your favorite chili vegetables and spice."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 15 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  45 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup texturized vegetable protein (TVP)
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 (12 ounce) cans kidney beans with liquid
  • 2 (12 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 carrots, finely chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) container dairy sour cream

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place the textured vegetable protein (TVP) in water, and soak 30 minutes. Press to drain.
  2. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, and saute TVP, onion, and garlic until onion is tender and TVP is evenly browned. Season with salt, pepper, 1/2 the chili powder, 1/2 the cumin, 1/2 the cayenne pepper, and cinnamon. Mix in honey, beans, tomatoes, green bell pepper, and carrots. Cook, stirring, occasionally, 45 minutes.
  3. Season the chili with remaining chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper, and continue cooking 15 minutes. To serve, divide into bowls, garnish with green onions and cilantro, and top with dollops of sour cream.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2007 by Carneage
A wonderful recipe over all. Don't be afraid of the cinnamon and honey. I was at first, but it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2006 by Veggirl555
THE best chili I've ever made. Very simple ingredients, but taste like you wouldn't believe.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2007 by mavery28
I work in human services at a day program for individuals who have survived brain injury. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2007 by yogamom
Awesome!!! I always drain and rinse my beans and then add liquid later - in this case a bit... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2008 by Aqua
Wicked Good indeed! I used a bag of Veggie Crumbles by Morning Star farms and a red pepper... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2007 by JuliaGulia
I have made this chili twice now. I absolutely love it! Made a batch for my husband and a few... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2007 by Angie F.
Best damn chili by far!!!! I just added a bit more chili powder and a bit more ground soy and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2007 by FRAMBUESA
I used a can of fire roasted tomatoes from Muir Glenn that added a really nice flavor to the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2005 by EMATHE
Good, didn't cook as long as the time says though MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2008 by sheavican