Description
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this vibrant Vegan Picadillo-Style Chili, a delightful fusion that takes the classic chili you know and love to a whole new level!
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 large yellow onion, fine dice
- 1 small jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded, fine dice
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth *
- 1 ½ cups water
- 2 – [ 14.5 oz. cans ] fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained *
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda *
Spice/Herb Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 Tablespoon + 1 ½ teaspoons regular chili powder (+/-) *
- 1 teaspoon cumin (+/-)
- ¼ teaspoon coriander (+/-)
- ¼ to 1 teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
- Pinch ¼ teaspoon black pepper (+/-)
Other Ingredients:
- 1 – [ 15 oz. can ] lentils, drained and rinsed *
- 16 oz. gold potatoes, peeled, 1/4-inch cubes (3 ½ cups) *
- ½ cup sliced pimento olives
Optional Ingredients:
- 2 Tablespoons golden raisins (or regular raisins) *
Instructions
- Place the Spice/Herb Ingredients in a small bowl, mix well, set aside.
- In a large stock pot, add the diced onions and jalapeno peppers; sauté over medium heat until they begin to soften, approximately 7 to 9 minutes. Add a couple of tablespoons or so of water if they start to stick and/or to prevent burning.
- Add the minced garlic, sauté for one minute.
- Add all the remaining Base Ingredients (except the baking soda) and Spice/Herb mix, stir well to combine. Bring to a boil, then immediately lower to a simmer.
- Add the baking soda, stir well. Simmer for 1 minute.
- Add the cubed potatoes, simmer for 25 minutes, then add the lentils, continue simmering until the potatoes are perfectly tender (about an additional 10 to 15 minutes).
- Once the potatoes are tender, add the sliced pimento olives (and golden raisins), simmer for several minutes to heat through, remove from the stove and allow to sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to marry.
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Servings: 4 to 5 (makes 7 cups)