Recipe: Tasty Vegan mushroom chilli

Vegan mushroom chilli. So for this recipe, I chose to use a slightly healthier alternative to the usual texturized soy or gluten protein crumbles that make up the base of most other vegetarian chili recipes. The cremini mushroom (also known as Baby Bella mushroom) is the star of this flavorful chili. My mushroom bourguignon, vegetarian wellington, vegan shepherd's pies and bolognese are great examples of how umami-laden mushrooms can yield deep, rich and complex flavors.

A big pot of chili is a great way to have a hearty meal and make it casual all at the same time. Bowls of chili can also add to a themed dinner such as a Southwestern party or a Tex Mex fiesta. This deep and smoky, dark and dirty vegan chilli recipe is perhaps the richest we've tasted. You can have Vegan mushroom chilli using 21 ingredients and 10 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Vegan mushroom chilli

1. It's of Oil of your choice (Olive, vegetable, groundnut all work well).
2. It's 1 kg of (approx. 2 packs) Chestnut mushrooms.
3. Prepare 1 of large red onion.
4. You need 3-4 cloves of garlic.
5. It's 800 g of (approx. 2 cans) Red kidney beans (in a chilli sauce if you prefer).
6. You need 400 ml of water.
7. You need 2-3 of red chilli peppers (to taste) (or you can use bird's eye, or finger chillis if you prefer it with more heat).
8. It's 2 of Capsicum peppers (I tend to use one red and one yellow).
9. Prepare 1 tbsp of Smoked sweet paprika.
10. Prepare 1 tsp of Chilli powder.
11. It's 1 tsp of Ground cumin.
12. You need 1 tsp of Ground coriander.
13. It's 1 tbsp of Sea salt.
14. It's 1 tbsp of Ground black pepper.
15. It's 1 of square Dark chocolate (Optional).
16. You need 2 tsp of Cocoa powder (Optional).
17. It's 1 tbsp of Tomato puree.
18. Prepare 2 tbsp of BBQ sauce.
19. It's 125 ml of Red wine (check the label for a vegan one!).
20. You need 1 tbsp of Liquid smoke (Optional).
21. It's Handful of fresh coriander.

The flavour comes from the mushroom base, but is boosted by untraditional ingredients such as soy sauce, balsamic, maple syrup and chocolate. Try our simple healthy twist on a family classic, chilli con carne. I have a great recipe for Chili Lime Tofu "Steaks" that I would make. I recommend getting a tofu press to all of my vegetarian/vegan patients and yet, somehow I don't have one myself!

Vegan mushroom chilli step by step

1. Start by rough chopping all of your mushrooms and then place in your food processor. Pulse until you have a very fine, almost-paste of mushrooms..
2. Add 1 tbsp of oil to a large saucepan and place on a medium heat. When oil is hot, add mushrooms, chilli powder, paprika, cumin, ground coriander, sea salt, black pepper, stir well and place lid on. Stir frequently to stop them sticking. Add a little water if required..
3. Whilst these cook, finely chop onion and garlic..
4. After 5-10 minutes, take mushroom mix off the heat, place into a bowl and put aside..
5. Reusing the pan, add another tablespoon of oil and when hot, add onion, garlic, and chilli peppers..
6. When onion is soft and translucent, add the kidney beans, tomato puree, BBQ sauce, the mushroom mix, 400ml water (use an empty bean can), cocoa powder OR square of dark chocolate, small glass of red wine and liquid smoke. (In other words, everything else except the capsicum peppers)..
7. Stir well..
8. Leave to cook for as long as you can e.g. 45 mins to an hour on low heat. The sauce should thicken up in this time..
9. Slice the capsicum peppers and put aside, adding them ten minutes before you intend to serve. Season to taste..
10. Serve with basmati rice, tortillas or baked potatoes, and sprinkle with freshly chopped coriander..

I'm using the old tried-and-true method of stacking several heavy plates on top of mounds of paper towels. This smoky vegetarian chili is packed with beans and mushrooms, with a few secret ingredients added to the spice combination that add a smoky, umami flavor and create a velvety smooth texture! This warming vegetarian chilli is a low-fat, healthy option that packs in the veggies and flavour. Stir in the garlic, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir in the garlic, chilli powder and red cayenne pepper.

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