INGREDIENTS
Vegetarian Chilli Ingredients:
• 2 T. canola oil for frying
• 2 T. butter (use margarine for vegan chilli)
• 1 large onion chopped
• 4 banger-style vegan or vegetarian sausages cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 stalks celery cut into bite-sized chunks
• 1 med. red or yellow pepper cut into bite-sized chunks (optional)
• 1 can stewed tomatoes
• 1 can kidney beans
• 1 can black beans
• 1 T. chilli powder
• 2 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 2 tsp. pure maple syrup
• ¼ cup grated white cheddar or parmesan cheese for topping
• ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped roughly
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1 cup veggie stock
• 1 organic veggie bouillon cube
• Salt & cayenne pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Vegetarian Chilli Instructions:
In this easy recipe, we are using some canned ingredients, otherwise it would not be an easy recipe.
• Fry up the onions, peppers & celery in the oil in a pot over medium heat.
• Once onions begin to caramelize, add the stock and sausages, stirring to ensure the sausages don’t stick. Add butter or margarine if more oil is needed.
• When mixture has been brought to a gentle boil, add the canned beans & tomatoes (you can drain the beans fully or partially).
• Stir the chilli well then add bouillon and spices. Stir to blend flavours then reduce heat and allow to simmer.
• Cook stirring occasionally to prevent sticking to bottom of pot until liquid has been reduced. Taste and adjust flavourings accordingly.
• Serve hot chilli with grated cheese or chopped cilantro.
Note: grated carrots & corn niblets are also nice additions to this chilli.
