Vegan Chorizo Chili Recipe

This hearty vegetarian soy chorizo stew is packed with flavor and nutrients. It's easy to make and perfect for any occasion, whether you're feeding the family or meal prepping for the week.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• white onion, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, minced (or to taste)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced (or to taste)
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 dash adobo seasoning sauce (such as Frontera Chipotle Pepper Adobo) (optional)
• 12 ounces soy chorizo (such as Trader Joe's)
• 2 (16 ounce) cans tri-bean blend, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, with juice
• 1 (14 ounce) can vegetable stock
• 1 sweet potato, peeled and diced

Directions

Step 1: Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the red bell pepper, white onion, and jalapeno pepper. Cook and stir until softened, about 6 minutes.

Step 2: Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic salt, and adobo seasoning sauce (if using). Stir for about 30 seconds until the mixture becomes fragrant.

Step 3: Crumble the soy chorizo into the pan and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4: Add the beans, fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with their juice), vegetable stock, and diced sweet potato. Stir well to combine.

Step 5: Reduce the heat and let the stew simmer, uncovered, for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes have softened and the flavors have melded together. Stir occasionally to ensure it doesn't stick to the bottom.

Cook's Note

For a more hands-off approach, you can add all the ingredients into a pot and let it simmer for 45 to 60 minutes. Alternatively, you can use a slow cooker, but keep in mind that the sweet potatoes will take longer to soften in that method.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 517
• Total Fat: 16g (21% Daily Value)
• Saturated Fat: 3g (15% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 2721mg (118% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrate: 65g (24% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 17g (61% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 7g
• Protein: 28g (57% Daily Value)
• Vitamin C: 44mg (49% Daily Value)
• Calcium: 50mg (4% Daily Value)
• Iron: 2mg (11% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 279mg (6% Daily Value)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.