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Writer's picture Anita Ramani, MEd, RDN

Delicious Crockpot (or stove top) Vegan Chili--A Great Recipe for Busy Families!



This Recipe is: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Egg Free and Nut Free


Preparation Time in Crockpot: 7-9 hours on high or 10-12 hours on low


If you choose to make this stove-top, use a large stock pot.

You would need to sauté the onions first until they are translucent.

Then, add the rest of the ingredients.

Simmer on medium for 2 hours, Stir every 15-20 minutes and make sure the utensil you are stirring with touches the bottom of the pot. Nothing worse than burnt chili!

Ingredients:


1-1 1/2 Large Onions, chopped

2 cans (15 oz. each) of Kidney Beans

1 can (15 oz.) of Black Beans

1 large can (28 oz.) Diced Tomatoes with juice

2-2 1/2 cups Gluten free dry soy crumbles (We use Organic Now Foods Textured Soy Protein)

1 cup water

1- 1 1/2 Tbsp or more of Homemade Taco seasoning (Below) or

1 to 1 ½ packages Taco or Chili Seasoning (We use Trader Joe's)

1/4 cup Ketchup (with no high fructose corn syrup)

2 tbsp to 1/4 cup Barbecue sauce (with no high fructose corn syrup)

Salt to taste

Red chili pepper (optional)


This is a great homemade seasoning powder option that lasts me for months!


1-2 tsp. chili powder

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tbsp. onion flakes

1/2 tsp. red chili flakes (optional)

1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

1 tsp. paprika

1 ½ tsp. cumin powder

1 tsp. salt

¾ tsp. black pepper


Helpful Hint: Gluten free soy dry granules require more water when compared to frozen soy crumbles. There are some great gluten free frozen options now!



Rinse the canned beans. Add beans, onions, tomatoes to crockpot.



Add soy crumbles and water to crock-pot. Add 1/2 tsp of salt and a 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning. Mix well. Cook chili 7-9 hours on high or 10-12 hours on low.


THEN ADD:

Add 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning. Add ketchup and barbecue sauce. Add 1/4 tsp of salt.

I like to let it simmer another 1/2 hour so the spices really blend! You can make this chili ahead. It even tastes better the next day!


So Many Great Options!


As an Easy Party Appetizer


This is one of my favorite go to appetizers at get togethers.


1 Crock pot full of Chili

Organic Tortilla Chips or Oyster Crackers

Shredded Cheese

Jalapeños or Banana Peppers

Diced Tomatoes and/or Bell Peppers

Spring Onions

Ready made Salsa

Guacamole


Start with a layer of tortilla chips. Add Chili and toppings of your choice! Enjoy!


Every time--by the end of the party--there is nothing left!






Chili Spaghetti


Cooked Spaghetti Noodles

1 cup Chili


Optional toppings for each serving

1 oz shredded cheese

1/4 cup Oyster crackers

Sour Cream

Jalapeños


Recipe:

Cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions.

Take 1/2 to 1 cup cooked spaghetti, top with 1 cup of chili. Top with your favorite toppings such as cheese, oyster crackers, jalapeños and Enjoy!




Nachos


Organice Tortilla Chips

1 cup Chili


Optional Toppings--the more veggies the better!

Sliced Avocados or ready made guacamole (check ingredients if you have a dairy allergy: some dips add sour cream or cream cheese)

1/2 cup Corn

1/2 cup Diced Tomatoes

2 Tbsp Diced Spring or Yellow Onions

2-4 Tbsp Shredded Cheese

2 Tbsp Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt

Jalapeños


Directions:


Place chips on an oven safe pan. Evenly top all ingredients on nachos.

Top with cheese and bake at 350 degrees for five minutes. Broil for 2-3 minutes if desired.

Before serving, top with sour cream or greek yogurt if desired.




Burritos/Quesadillas


Tortillas (Gluten Free Options by Rudi's, Udi's and Mission are available)

1/4 cup to 1/2 cup chili in each tortilla


Optional Additions

Sliced or diced Avocados or ready made guacamole (check ingredients if you have a dairy allergy: some dips add sour cream or cream cheese)

1/4 cup Corn

1/4 cup Diced Tomatoes

2 Tbsp Diced Spring or Yellow Onions

2-4 Tbsp Shredded Cheese

Directions:

Place tortilla on plate.

Add 1/4-1/2 cup chili in center of tortilla

Add optional toppings

If you are unsure how to fold your tortilla into a burrito--here is a great go to video!



Chili Baked Potato


1 large or 2 small baked potatoes

1/4 cup to 1/2 cup chili


Optional Additions

Sliced or diced Avocados or ready made allergy friendly guacamole (some dips add sour cream or cream cheese)

2 Tbsp Diced Spring or Yellow Onions

2-4 Tbsp Shredded Cheese


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Anita




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