Name: Meaty Plant-Based Cauliflower Bean Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 batch cauliflower meat ((made without potato, recipe in instructions below)); 1/2 lb dry black beans; 1/2 lb dry red beans; 1 can diced tomatoes; 1 can tomato paste; 2 tbs chili powder; 2 tsp paprika; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp cumin; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; salt and pepper to taste; 2 tbs masa

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This plant-based cauliflower bean chili is the best, most delicious wfpb chili. The cauliflower ‘meat’ perfectly replaces what would be ground beef in traditional chili. Hearty and filling, this chili is the perfect combination of flavors and is sure to become a favorite for everyone.

Chili is a fall staple. It is perfect for cool nights when you need something warm and hearty. This chili recipe is so. dang. good. It is seriously THE BEST plant-based / vegan chili, especially paired with a piece of wfpb cornbread. Even meat-eaters are bound to love it!

What makes this chili meaty and a close resemblance to traditional chili recipes is the addition of a plant-based ‘meat’ made with cauliflower. This is the same recipe I use to make cauliflower walnut tacos. The only thing I do differently is that I don’t make it with a potato. In chili, it resembles the texture of ground beef while also adding some really great nutritional value.

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This cauliflower chili recipe is bound to be your new favorite way to make chili.

This recipe does make a lot of chili, which makes it perfect for big families or large crowds. If it makes too much, you can always half the recipe or just throw the rest in the freezer. It’s perfect for freezing and having a heat and eat dinner saved for later. Great for nights when you don’t feel like cooking.

Additionally, having a side of oil-free, wfpb cornbread made in a cast iron skillet is a must-have when it comes to chili.

However, something else that is really great with this recipe is french fries. Yep, for delicious chili cheese fries use this chili along with these homemade french fries and my plant-based queso. This makes for an insanely good combination that is also completely healthy! In fact, it is full of vegetables and made with no oil. You could also do the same thing with carrot dogs.

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Meaty Plant-Based Cauliflower Bean Chili

This plant-based cauliflower bean chili is the best wfpb chili. The cauliflower 'meat' replaces ground beef in traditional chili. Hearty and filling, this chili is the perfect combination of flavors and is sure to become a favorite for everyone.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Plant-Based, Vegan

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

1 batch cauliflower meat (made without potato, recipe in instructions below)
1/2 lb dry black beans
1/2 lb dry red beans
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
2 tbs chili powder
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbs masa

Instructions

Prepare your cauliflower 'meat'. Find the recipe here.
If you are making your beans in an Instant Pot, cook them while this is in the oven.
Take your cooked beans (with the liquid) and add to a large stock pot over medium heat. Mix in all seasoning, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and masa.
Then, mix in cauliflower meat. If the mixture is too thick add a few cups of water or vegetable broth until it has reached desired consistency. Let everything simmer together for about 5 minutes.
Top with red onions, jalapenos, and avocado then serve with a slice of cornbread.