The Best Vegan Chili Ever!!!

Name: The Best Vegan Chili Ever!!!
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion (chopped); 4 cloves garlic (minced or pressed); 2 cans (28 oz/796 ml each) diced tomatoes ((6 1/2 cups)); 1 can (19 oz/ 540 ml) black beans (drained and rinsed (or 2 cups cooked beans)); 1 can (19 oz/ 540 ml) kidney beans (drained and rinsed (or 2 cups cooked beans)); 1 cup water ((plus more if needed)); 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder ((optional for spice)); 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast; 1 tablespoon soy sauce ((gluten-free if preferred)); 1 block (12 oz/ 350 g) extra-firm tofu (drained (no need to press it))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:1h 10min

This vegan chili recipe is a plant-based twist that tastes better than meat chili!!! You read that right. This vegan chili recipe has won 1st place at a chili cook-off competing against non-vegan recipes! 🏆 Packed with protein and fiber this award-winning vegan chili is not only perfect for game day or entertaining but also easy to make, full of good-for-you ingredients, and freezes beautifully for meal prep.

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:10:29 GMT