Vegan Chili Blend

This vegan chili is plant-based! So there’s no need to worry! This recipe uses walnuts instead of meat for a filling. It’s packed with tons of umami flavor, so you won’t miss the meat, and is perfect for your vegan diet!

Ingredients:

• ½ cup water
• ½ cup walnuts
• 1 15oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 15oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 large white onion
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
• 1 jalapeno, roughly chopped
• 1 28oz can fire-roasted tomatoes (diced)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (must be gluten-free/vegan soy sauce)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon pHresh Superblends
• 2 teaspoons olive oil

Instructions:

1. In a food processor or blender, pulse the walnuts until finely chopped.
2. Add the garlic, jalapeno, tomatoes, and soy sauce to the food processor and pulse 5-10 times until chunky. It should look like a finely chopped salsa.
3. In a large pot or dutch oven, add the olive oil and onion.
4. Cook the onion over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until translucent.
5. Add the tomato paste, pHresh Superblends, and cumin, then continue to cook for 1-2 minutes.
6. Add the tomato mixture, black beans, and kidney beans and stir to combine.
7. Cook for 20-25 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
8. If the chili gets too thick, add the water and continue to simmer.

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