Hey everyone, hope you are having an amazing day today. Today, we’re going to make a distinctive dish, healthy bean and tofu chili con carne. One of my favorites food recipes. This time, I will make it a bit tasty. This will be really delicious.
Healthy Bean and Tofu Chili Con Carne is one of the most favored of recent trending foods on earth. It’s simple, it is fast, it tastes delicious. It’s enjoyed by millions daily. Healthy Bean and Tofu Chili Con Carne is something which I’ve loved my whole life. They are nice and they look fantastic.
I would make this recipe again. I didn't have any tofu so made it without. Healthy Bean and Tofu Chili Con Carne I tend to substitute tofu in place of beef; this is a favorite family recipe for chili con carne that uses tofu with different types of beans.
To get started with this recipe, we have to prepare a few components. You can have healthy bean and tofu chili con carne using 17 ingredients and 11 steps. Here is how you cook it.
The ingredients needed to make Healthy Bean and Tofu Chili Con Carne:
- Prepare Boiled beans of your choice (soy beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, green peas, etc.)
- Take Firm tofu
- Prepare to 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- Take Garlic
- Take Onion
- Make ready Green bell pepper
- Take Chili powder
- Make ready Ground cumin
- Take ※ Water
- Prepare ※ Canned crushed tomatoes
- Take leaves ※ Bay leaves
- Get ※ Oregano (dried)
- Make ready ※ Soup stock granules
- Prepare ※ Japanese Worcestershire-style sauce
- Take ※ Soy sauce
- Take Krazy Salt (seasoned salt mix)
- Get Black pepper
Making a vegetarian or vegan chilli or 'chilli con carne' is so easy that I think it is one of those go-to dishes for most people who are vegetarian or vegan. Usually 'chilli con carne' uses some type of mince, even if vegetarian. This version however uses three different types of beans, and you can use any type that you wish, it will taste good. The lentils and beans ensure the chili is hearty and filling, while the peppers, onion and corn give it that real chili con carne feel.
Instructions to make Healthy Bean and Tofu Chili Con Carne:
- Break the tofu roughly into pieces, wrap in a paper towel, and heat in the microwave for 5 minutes at 600w.
- Finely mince the garlic then mince the onion and green pepper.
- Put the tofu in a Teflon-coated pan and stir fry while breaking it up into crumbles. Fry until the liquid is gone and remove from heat.
- Using the same pan, fry the garlic in olive oil, and when it becomes fragrant, add onions and fry over low heat until soft.
- Add green peppers, Step 3, chili powder, and cumin and briskly stir-fry together in a pan.
- Add the ※ ingredients and heat over high heat until it boils, then reduce the heat to low. Continue cooking for about 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to avoid burning.
- Add beans and simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes. When the liquid disappears, add Krazy Salt and black pepper to taste.
- It's done when it looks like this. If the beans appear to be too hard, add more water and simmer.
- Although I don't make chili con carne much, green peas are tasty! Sprinkle with a bit of grated cheese for a delicious finish!
- It also tastes good chilled. I like to eat it with brown rice. For breakfast, I spread the rest on bread for a tasty sandwich.
- Since you can also freeze this, prepare a large amount to have some for leftovers. To make a perfect snack, use it as a dip for tortilla chips!
I'm not saying you have to use a lot of it, but it's the game changer. In a medium bowl, crumble the tofu and toss with the chilli powder and garlic. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, and sauté onion and celery until tender. Mix in the sweetcorn, kidney beans and tomatoes. Add water and bring to the boil.
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