Ultimate Vegetarian Chili

[Allychristine]

Mmmmm! I was suddenly "stricken" with a hankerin' for chili...and I am very satisfied, now. The only thing I measured was the cocoa, and I used 2 heaping tbs. I added one portabello mushroom in w/ the onion, two garlic cloves, about 5 red and green chilies from my dad's garden, some Gimme Lean "sausage", a whole, big can of chunky tomato sauce, one small yukon potato chopped very small, and the rest of my homecooked bean mix (pinto, black......others). Oh, I also added a little bit of dried basil. 

[RiskyRussians]

This is a REALLY great recipe. I had to modify it a bit because I can't find all of the right spices here- I can't find chili powder or cayenne. So I use cumin, salt, loads of black pepper, paprika, maybe a mixed herb salt and thats all. And it is STILL fantastic- really, to me it is exactly what chili should taste like.
Also, I use white beans instead of black and I love it- they're so much bigger and meatier.
I never put corn in for the sake of my SO and I add the small dehydrated soy pieces and it takes the place of ground beef really well.
It's such a great, easy, quick recipe. I make it at least once a month and then the two of us happily eat it for days (might I add that he is a typical carnivore)

[tino_bambino]

HOLY CROW. This was AMAZING !

I used canned tomatoes with the juice, one onion, added a liberal shake (or two) of bay leaves, a tiny bit of liquid smoke and used barley because I didn't have any bulgur. Also had only one can of beans left - kidney beans - so I just used the one & it still turned out awesome. I omitted corn because the person I was eating with doesn't like it, but next time I think I will add it (corn is delicious! I can't believe I know someone who disagrees). I didn't have any worcestershire sauce left but next time I do I'll add it too. The cocoa was a really good addition, didn't taste chocolatey but made it richer and a nice colour.

I also made a funky version of the outrageously easy big bread to go with it. SOOO GOOD. It's already all gone so I'm going to make more this week! 

[xorunner287ox]

So quick and easy to make...uses ingredients I always have around the kitchen! This recipe makes ALOT so I halved it and was still able to fill a medium pasta pot (will be wayyy more than enough for 4 college girls). The original recipe must call for the BIG can of tomatoes, because I used the 14.5 oz can for the halved recipe, and that seemed just about right. I used diced tomatoes, so no chopping involved. Other changes: used one roasted red pepper from a jar, used 1 red onion, 2 cloves garlic, paprika instead of cayenne, omitted salt and barley (I'll be serving it with rice).

[seattleveg]

THis was delicious!  I used some mock hamburger meat as well as half a block of crumbled extra firm tofu instead of the bulgur.  It was super filling, and super delicious.  This will be made many many times over the course of this winter!

[silystarrfish]

YUM!

I love this chili. I think its the best I've ever had!

 

The only thing I omitted was the bulgur. I couldn't find it in the supermarket, and we don't really have health food stores around here. Next time I make this I will try a little harder to find it.

[happypanda]

Excellent chili!  I especially love the texture that the bulgur wheat gave it.  I used all the ingredients listed but only added 1 onion (which was perfect...I think 3 would have been way too many), 2 tbsp. of cocoa powder (seemed to be just right) and 1 cup of corn.  The recipe makes a ton...I will have lunch for the next two days plus still some left over to freeze!

[the paul]

Mighty tasty.  I found it needed more spice so I put in a lot more chili powder, cumin and cayenne.  Also added mushrooms and a couple dashes of balsamic vinegar.

[rawrickrossbigboss]

This very SO delicious! I loved it! It got better the next few days after I made it. I followed the recipe word for word, so I would suggest to everyone else to do the same. Goes great with some vegan cornbread! Awesome!

[EmbraceLife]

I made this yesterday afternoon to compliment the rainy weather and it was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO delicious. I think the best chili I have ever had. I added some veggie crumbles and habenero too but it certainly would have been fine without. Im going to be making this dish a ton!

[jt_hall]

WOW! This was fabulous and made SOO much! Definitely a keeper! 

[witherses]

This was AMAZING! Thank you so much for sharing it, it will definitely be one I make again and again. I didn't have any bulgar, so I just omitted that and it was still excellent 

[azandishesmom]

This was the BEST chili I've ever had.  My sons loved it and the recipe made enough for at least 8.  I can't wait for the cold weather to come so I can make it often.  Thanks!

azandishesmom

[amymylove]

This was okay... i added half as much coco powder and am glad i did because it was overpowering,  2 cups broth in place of the 1 cup water, mixed in a couple tablespoons of cilantro, topped the chili with avocado slices, and mixed in some ketchup... i think the avocado and ketchup saved the chili for me.

[Blonde Veg-head]

This stuff is just...AWESOME!!!  I only used 1 onion and 1 pepper, but other than that, followed the recipe exact.  Had a big bowl with vegan sour cream, last night, and made a big Frito Pie with it, tonight - SO DELISH!!!  My husband kept saying "Man, this is so good!".  I got a BIG KISS after this dinner - ha!