Mushroom Chili Recipe - Ultimate Vegan Chili

Perfectly seasoned and loaded with veggies, this mushroom chili recipe is absolutely delicious.

This ultimate vegan chili is tomato-y and full of spices like warm cayenne and chili peppers, earthy oregano, and cumin, smoked paprika, and a dash of maple syrup for sweetness.

Made with healthy plant-based ingredients, this ultimate vegan soup is high in fiber, low in fat, and naturally gluten-free.

It's one of the best vegan mushroom recipes and you'll see why.

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• This is the ultimate vegan chili! It's loaded with flavor and texture, even meat-eaters will rave about it!
• Simple ingredients. Beans, mushrooms, veggies, and spices are all you need to make this recipe. No crazy ingredients or anything you won't usually buy.
• Perfect for meal prep. This mushroom chili recipe makes a total of 4 servings and tastes even better the next day!

• Mushrooms. In this ultimate vegan chili, use portobello or button mushrooms. If you can't find either, cremini will work.
• Olive oil. You can also use vegetable broth if you want to keep this recipe oil-free.
• Red and green bell pepper. They both have something to offer here.
• Spices. Chili powder, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, oregano, ground cumin. These are our go-to spices when making this ultimate vegan chili.
• Sweetener. Maple syrup or another sweetener of choice, like coconut sugar or Agave.

1. Prepare the mushrooms

Using a damp paper towel, wipe the caps of mushrooms. Cut a thin slice off the bottom of each stem. Slice mushrooms in half and add them to a food processor. Working in batches, pulse mushrooms 7-10 times until they resemble ground "meat".

1. Cook the veggies

Heat some olive oil in a large dutch oven or pot. Add the ground mushrooms and cook while stirring occasionally until all the liquid evaporates. Transfer the sautéed mushrooms to a bowl.

Add the rest of the olive oil, onion, garlic, and both peppers to the same pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Pour the diced tomatoes and beans into the pot with an onion and pepper mixture.

1. Simmer & serve

Dilute the tomato paste with a cup of vegetable broth and add to the pot. Add the spices, maple syrup, the rest of the broth, and salt to the pot, as well as the cooked mushrooms.

Give everything a good stir, then cover with a lid and reduce the heat. If the mushrooms chili soup becomes too thick, add a little more broth. Simmer for 20 minutes.

Serve this ultimate mushroom chili with sliced avocado, vegan sour cream, and/or vegan mozzarella.

Here're some important tips to make this vegan mushrooms chili simply the best:

1. If you don't have a food processor, make sure to use a sharp knife and dice the mushrooms very well. This is a key part of making this mushroom chili recipe.

1. Cook the mushrooms until all of the water evaporates. This is what gives the chili its meaty texture and flavor, so don't skip it!

1. Use different kinds of beans if you want to change things up. White beans, pinto beans, and cannellini beans all work here.

1. Make this ultimate vegan chili extra spicy by using more cayenne pepper to taste. You can also add a bit more maple syrup if it tastes too acidic.

You can thicken the chili by either simmering it for longer or adding 2-3 tablespoons of cornflour.

Yes! However, don't skip cooking down the mushrooms and browning the vegetables in oil. This gives a depth of flavor to the chili and is worth the extra steps.

Yes, this ultimate mushroom chili recipe is great for freezing. Store in a freezer-safe container and it will keep for up to 3 months.

Chili is all about the toppings, right? Serve this ultimate vegan chili with:

1. With vegan cornbread on the side. It's a match made in heaven, especially if you take the time to make your own cornbread!
2. With a dollop of vegan sour cream. To balance out the rest of the flavors and the heat.
3. Topped with shredded vegan cheese, like vegan cheddar or mozzarella.
4. With sliced or chopped avocado added right on top.
5. With tortilla chips on the side for crunch.
6. Finished with chopped cilantro for freshness.

This Ultimate Vegan Chili is best stored in an air-tight container, in the fridge. It will last for 4-5 days.

Keep in mind that Chili thickens as it cools so you may need to reheat it with a splash of vegetable broth.

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