High Protein Vegan TVP Chili
Simple, hearty, flavourful TVP chili is packed with 32g protein per serving! Perfect on it’s own or with plant-based sour cream, rice and cornbread.
Ingredients
Below is what you’ll need to make this easy, flavour-packed, vegan chili featuring TVP in place of meat!
- Brother Sprout Salt Beefy β essentially TVP but better. I recommend trying it out, but you can also use regular TVP if you’d like.
- Olive oil β or any oil of your choice.
- Onion & garlic β use this garlic mincer here to avoid large chunks!
- Jalapeno pepper β I diced and removed the seeds to limit the heat, and it turned out quite mild. If you like a higher spice level, feel free to add more or keep the seeds on. Or if you don’t want any heat, you can omit altogether.
- Chili powder, cumin, coriander, paprika, & salt β layers of flavours!
- Tomatoes β or used canned if you prefer for convenience.
- Pinto beans & black beans β or swap out for your favourite beans or legumes.
How to Make
Start by covering the Salt Beefy or TVP with water and allow to sit for 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil ina a large pot to medium-high.
Stir in onions, garlic, jalapeno, and salt until tender for about 10 minutes. Then add the Salt Beefy/TVP along with all spices.
Mix in the drained beans and tomatoes and let the pot simmer for 60 minutes. Stir as needed throughout to ensure the bottom doesn’t burn.
Ready to serve! It tastes great on it’s own but you can also enjoy with rice, plant-based sour cream, cornbread, sliced jalapenos, or in a wrap.
Customizations
Feel free to make substitutions wherever you feel necessary as this recipe doesn’t need to be exact at all! If you aren’t a TVP lover, you can also use crumbled tofu, lentils, or another mock meat. You can also swap out or in any of your favourite beans, legumes, and other vegetables.
Corn, carrots, zucchini, squash, chickpeas, and edamame would all be great additions or substitutions. Just beware that the nutrition info will be altered.
Storage
This recipe is super convenient, as it lasts 4 days in the fridge and freezes well for up to 3 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Definitely, just use small amounts of water instead to prevent sticking.
Yes, no modifications needed.
I’d recommend stovetop for the best result, but the microwave will also work just fine.
Absolutely, just replace with other vegetables or grains of choice.
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High Protein Vegan TVP Chili
Equipment
Ingredients
- 150 grams Brother Sprout Salt Beefy or regular TVP
- 300 mL water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced I recommend using the garlic mincer linked above to ensure no big chunks remain!
- 1 jalapeno pepper, diced, seeds removed
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1/2 tbsp coriander
- 1/2 tbsp paprika
- salt to taste
- 3 tomatoes, diced
- 1 can (540mL) black beans, drained
- 1 can (540mL) pinto beans, drained
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the Salt Beefy or TVP with water and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot, heat olive oil to medium-high. Add onions, garlic, jalapeno, and a generous shake of salt. Stir and let cook for 10 minutes.
- Add in the Salt Beefy or TVP, chili powder, cumin, coriander, and parika. Stir until browned.
- Then add in the beans and tomatoes. Let this simmer for 60 minutes with the lid askew, stirring as needed throughout.
- Serve on its own or with sour cream, sliced japapenos, rice, or cornbread!
