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Tofu Chili

This easy smoky tofu chili recipe is high in protein, cheap and quick to make. A simple vegan chili recipe for weeknight meals. 
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 336kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 oz (360 grams) smoked tofu
  • 3 tablespoons neutral oil, divided
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1 (14 oz / 400 gram) can black beans
  • 1 (14 oz / 400 gram) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
  • 2 - 2 ½ cups (475 - 590 ml) vegetable stock

Instructions

  • Drain the tofu and use your hands to crumble it into a ground beef-like texture.
  • Heat about 1 ½ tablespoons of oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the crumbled tofu in a single layer and allow to fry on the first side until golden brown. Stir and toss to fry on the other side. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  • Heat the remaining 1 ½ tablespoons of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and fry until soft and transparent then add the garlic and fry for another 30 seconds or until soft and fragrant.
  • Add the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano and red chili flakes and stir well. Fry, while stirring, for about a minute or until the tomato paste darkens and the spices have released their fragrance.
  • Add the black beans, fried tofu, diced tomatoes, soy sauce, cocoa powder and enough vegetable stock to cover. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
  • Simmer for 10 - 15 minutes until heated through and the flavors have melded. If the broth has reduced too much, add another splash of vegetable stock to reach the consistency that you like.
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Nutrition

Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 553mg | Potassium: 909mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1194IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 6mg
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