Chili Con Tempeh
Recipe from Vegetarian Times

Cooking the tempeh separately from the liquid infuses it with flavor without overpowering the chili with spices.


Chili Con Tempeh


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Ingredients
 
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  • 2  tablespoons  olive oil, dividedOn Sale
  • 1    onion, chopped (1 cup)On Sale
  • 2    carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup)On Sale
  • 5    cloves garlic, minced (1 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoon), dividedOn Sale
  • 2    celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup)On Sale
  • 1    medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup)On Sale
  • 1    small jalapeno pepper, mincedOn Sale
  • 1  14.5-ounce  can whole tomatoes with juiceOn Sale
  • 1  6-ounce  can tomato pasteOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  ground cuminOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  dried oreganoOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  teaspoons  chili powder, dividedOn Sale
  • 2  8-ounces  packages tempehOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  red pepper flakesOn Sale
  • 1  12-ounce  bottle dark amber beerOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  maple syrupOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  cilantro leaves, finely choppedOn Sale

Directions
1.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and 1 tablespoon garlic, and saute 5 minutes, or until onions are soft. Add celery, bell pepper, and jalapeno, and saute 5 minutes more, or until bell pepper is crisp-tender.
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Meanwhile, puree tomatoes and juice in blender or food processor until smooth. Add pureed tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, oregano, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 2 cups water to onion mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Pulse tempeh, red pepper flakes, remaining 2 teaspoon garlic, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon chili powder in food processor or blender until crumbly. Season with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add tempeh mixture, and saute 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Stir beer, maple syrup, and tempeh mixture into tomato mixture. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes more, or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Fold in cilantro.

Nutrition information
Calories 209, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Sodium 574 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 13 g, Sugars 7 g Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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