It doesn’t get much simpler (or more delicious!) than this protein-packed tempeh chili created especially for Veganuary participants by Lightlife. Just toss this in the crockpot and you’ll have a hearty, satisfying meal waiting for you by dinner time! Find Lightlife’s Tempeh in the produce aisle.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 6-8 hours in crockpot
Serves: 6-8
Tempeh Chili:
1 white or yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1-8oz package of Original Lightlife Tempeh, crumbled
2 cups chopped bell peppers
2.5 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp chipotle powder
1 14–oz can white, kidney or navy beans, drained and rinsed
1 14–oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 14–oz can corn, drained and rinsed
1 28–oz can diced tomatoes
2.5 cups vegetable broth
3 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp sugar (optional)
1/4 cup olive oil
For Serving (optional):
Avocado
Cilantro
Corn tortilla chips
Plant-based Chao Creamery’s Creamy Original or Mexican Style Blend shreds
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