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Vegan Chili with Walnuts (The Prize Winner!)

Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Vegan Chili
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 9 people
Calories: 257kcal
Author: Cindy Rainey
This Vegan Chili is plant-based and oil-free.  It uses diced walnuts, canned beans and tomatoes.  
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Ingredients

  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic chopped
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth Add more to keep from scorching
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 10 ounces walnuts diced
  • 12 ounces beer Sub vegetable broth if desired
  • 4 Tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt add more at the end for taste
  • 1 15 oz can pinto chili beans undrained
  • 1 15 oz can black chili beans undrained
  • 1 15 oz can kidney chili beans undrained
  • 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes undrained
  • 1 15 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 8 oz can corn drained
  • 1 4 oz can green chilis sub jalapeños for more heat
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 Tablespoon corn starch
  • 1 Tablespoon cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 2 teaspoons agave nectar can sub real maple syrup

Instructions

  • Dice vegetables and set aside.
  • Line a large stew pot with vegetable broth - about 1/2 cup. Add onions, bell pepper, and garlic.  Sauté till onions are translucent.  Watch bottom of pan and add more broth if necessary so that it doesn't run dry and scorch. 
  • Add seasoning, diced walnuts, beer, and all canned ingredients including beans, tomatoes, corn, and diced chilis. Stir together and bring to a boil.
  • While chili mixture is coming to a boil, stir together water, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and agave.  Stir into pot.
  • Bring to a boil for a few minutes then reduce heat and simmer for the next two hours, covered.

Notes

You MUST disclose to anyone you are serving this chili to that it contains nuts and alcohol.  Not disclosing the nuts could have serious health consequences.  Nuts normally wouldn't be found in chili so it is especially important that you disclose. 

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 505mg | Potassium: 299mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1605IU | Vitamin C: 29.1mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg