This Vegan Tempeh Chili is a classic chili, packed with nutrients, flavor, and protein for an easy and satisfying meal.
One of the great things about chili is that you can leverage canned foods to add a variety of nutrients and flavors, without all the work.
Classic chili recipes do still involve some fresh ingredients like onion and pepper, but canned tomatoes and beans make recipes like this SO quick and easy.
This vegan tempeh chili is a plant-based version of a classic chili recipe. Instead of using ground beef, we'll use a crumbled block of tempeh for some extra protein and texture. The result: a vegetarian chili that is packed with flavor!
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Why I love this Vegan Tempeh Chili
- Dietary needs - this chili is vegan/plant-based, gluten-free, dairy-free, oil-free, and sugar-free.
- Classic chili, turned vegan - using tempeh instead of ground beef, this chili is totally plant-based
- Healthy and flavorful - this chili is made from whole food plant-based ingredients - it's loaded with protein and fiber
- High protein and high fiber - by using tempeh, a fermented block of soybeans that's loaded with protein, along with several other beans, this chili is full of protein and fiber
- Super quick - many chili recipes require hours on the stove. Not this one! The recipe is ready from start to finish in less than 30 minutes!
- Hearty, healthy dinner - with vegetables and protein, this dish is loaded with micro and macro nutrients
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
- Yellow Onion: you can also use a red or white onion
- Poblano Peppers: poblano peppers are a mildly spicy pepper. They can vary in spice level, so the chili may end up with a slightly different spice each time you make it. If you can't find poblanos, use regular green bell peppers and add a bit more chili powder to taste
- Jalapeño: a jalapeño adds even more spice. For less spice, omit the seeds. Or to add more spice, use all of the seeds.
- Garlic
- Spices: chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper
- Diced Tomatoes
- Tempeh: tempeh is a block of fermented soy beans. It is high protein and gut friendly. Find it in the refrigerated vegan section of the grocery store
- Beans: cannellini beans, kidney beans, shelled edamame
- Vegetable Broth: you could also use water
- For Garnish: scallions, vegan sour cream, vegan cheese, etc.
How to make Vegan Tempeh Chili
Step 1. Sauté the onion, poblano peppers, and jalapeño peppers in a large pot over medium heat for 5-7 minutes. Use a splash of the vegetable broth to prevent sticking.
Step 2. Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute.
Step 3. Stir in the tomatoes, tempeh, cannellini beans, kidney beans, edamame, and broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer 10 minutes.
Step 4. Serve with a garnish of sliced scallions, vegan sour cream, and/or vegan cheese. Enjoy!
FAQ & Expert Tips
Store this dish in the fridge. It will last up to a week.
This chili freezes well! Let the chili cool completely, then place in a freezer-safe bag or container. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
Recipe Prayer
Thank you God for nutrient-rich meals that are warm and comforting. Allow this meal to nourish our bodies. Amen.
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📖 Recipe
Vegan Tempeh Chili (High Protein)
Ingredients
- 1 Medium Yellow Onion diced
- 2 Poblano Peppers diced
- 1 Jalapeño seeds removed and minced
- 4 Cloves Garlic minced
- 2 Teaspoons Chili Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Cumin
- 1 ½ Teaspoons Kosher Salt
- ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 28 ounce Can Diced Tomatoes
- 1 8 Ounce Block Tempeh crumbled
- 1 15 Ounce Can Cannellini Beans drained & rinsed
- 1 15 Ounce Can Kidney Beans drained & rinsed
- 2 Cups Frozen Shelled Edamame
- 2 Cups Vegetable Broth
- For Garnish: scallions, vegan sour cream, vegan cheese, etc.
Instructions
- Sauté the onion, poblano peppers, and jalapeño peppers in a large pot over medium heat for 5-7 minutes. Use a splash of the vegetable broth to prevent sticking.
- Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute.
- Stir in the tomatoes, tempeh, cannellini beans, kidney beans, edamame, and broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer 10 minutes.
- Serve with a garnish of sliced scallions, vegan sour cream, and/or vegan cheese. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate.
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