Chili Con Carne With Tempeh

Recipe Information

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• ½ cup corn kernels
• 4 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 cup mixed vegetables, chopped
• 3 cups water
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1–2 tbsp BBQ sauce
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup green lettuce, chopped
• 1 block (8 oz) tempeh, sliced into rounds
• 2 cups cooked teff or farro
• 1 can (about 1½ cups) beans of your choice

Instructions

Step 1

Chop the onion, tomatoes, mixed vegetables, bell pepper, and tempeh into small pieces or rounds.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic for about 3 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add the chopped vegetables, tempeh, beans, corn, and bell pepper to the pan. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Stir in the dried oregano, cayenne pepper, and salt. Cook until the mixture begins to thicken.

Step 5

Add the water and BBQ sauce. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.

Step 6

During the last 3 minutes of cooking, stir in the chopped lettuce.

Step 7

Serve the tempeh and vegetable mixture warm with cooked teff or farro. Spice up your vegan chili with protein-rich tempeh and bold flavors.

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