Vegan Chorizo Chili
Description
Vegan chorizo chili is a revelation of flavor, texture, and protein, thanks to a soy meat substitute that tastes like the real thing.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
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1/2 white onion, finely chopped
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1 jalapeno pepper, minced, or to taste
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4 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon garlic salt
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1 dash adobo seasoning sauce (such as Frontera® Chipotle Pepper Adobo)
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12 ounces soy chorizo (such as Trader Joe's®)
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2 (16 ounce) cans tri-bean blend, drained and rinsed
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, with juice
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1 (14 ounce) can vegetable stock
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1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
Directions
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Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add bell pepper, onion, and jalapeno pepper. Cook and stir until softened, about 6 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, garlic salt, and adobo sauce. Stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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Add soy chorizo to the pan and break it up with a wooden spoon until crumbled, about 2 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes, vegetable stock, and sweet potatoes. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes soften and flavors meld, 45 to 60 minutes.