Chili Con Tempeh Recipe

Name: Chili Con Tempeh
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbs. olive oil, divided; 1 onion, chopped (1 cup); 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup); 5 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs. plus 2 tsp.), divided; 2 celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup); 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup); 1 small jalapeno pepper, minced; 1 14.5-oz. can whole tomatoes with juice; 1 6-oz. can tomato paste; 2 tsp. ground cumin; 2 tsp. dried oregano; 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder, divided; 2 8-oz. pkgs. tempeh; 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes; 1 12-oz. bottle dark amber beer; 2 tsp. maple syrup; 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped

Servings: persons

2 Tbs. olive oil, divided
1 onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup)
5 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs. plus 2 tsp.), divided
2 celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup)
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup)
1 small jalapeno pepper, minced
1 14.5-oz. can whole tomatoes with juice
1 6-oz. can tomato paste
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder, divided
2 8-oz. pkgs. tempeh
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 12-oz. bottle dark amber beer
2 tsp. maple syrup
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped

1
Heat 1 Tbs.
2
olive oil in large pot over medium heat.
3
Add onion, carrots, and 1 Tbs.
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garlic, and saute 5 minutes, or until onions are soft.
5
Add celery, bell pepper, and jalapeno, and saute 5 minutes more, or until bell pepper is crisp-tender.
6
Meanwhile, puree tomatoes and juice in blender or food processor until smooth.
7
Add pureed tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, oregano, 1 tsp.
8
chili powder, and 2 cups water to onion mixture.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
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Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
11
Pulse tempeh, red pepper flakes, remaining 2 tsp.
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garlic, and remaining 1/2 tsp.
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chili powder in food processor or blender until crumbly.
14
Season with salt and pepper.
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Heat remaining 1 Tbs.
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olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
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Add tempeh mixture, and saute 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
18
Stir beer, maple syrup, and tempeh mixture into tomato mixture.
19
Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes more, or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
20
Fold in cilantro.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbs. olive oil, divided, 1 onion, chopped (1 cup), 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup), 5 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs. plus 2 tsp.), divided, and more.

Yes, Chili Con Tempeh falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chili Con Tempeh

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