No Bean Vegetarian Chili

🧂 Ingredients

• 2 recipes walnut meat

  https://www.dietitianjenn.com/walnut-meat/
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp chili powder
• 2 Tbsp Olive oil
• 1 Sweet Onion

  diced
• 1 Eggplant

  diced
• 8 oz Oyster Mushrooms
• 3 cloves Garlic

  minced
• 1 Red Bell Pepper

  diced
• 1 Yellow Bell Pepper

  diced
• 1 14 oz can Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
• chipotle in adobo sauce
• 2 cups vegetable or mushroom broth
• 1 Tbsp Chili Powder
• 1 tsp Ground Cumin
• 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
• ½ tsp Dried Oregano
• 1 tsp Cocoa Powder
• Salt and Pepper

  to taste
• fresh cilantro

  chopped, for garnish
• Grated cheese, sour cream, Greek yogurt, avocado, or lime wedges

  for optional toppings

Instructions

• 1 Prepare the walnut meat, according to the recipe. Add cumin, smoked paprika, and
  chili powder
• 2 In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• 3 Add the diced onion and sauté for 6-7 minutes until the onion becomes
  translucent.
• 4 Add the diced eggplant and cook for about 5 minutes, until slightly softened.
• 5 Add the mushrooms and garlic and cook for another 5 minutes, until the mushrooms
  release their moisture and start to brown.
• 6 Stir in the diced red and yellow bell peppers, canned diced tomatoes, and
  chipotles in adobo sauce.
• 7 Pour in the vegetable broth and add the walnut meat and spices. Mix well.
• 8 Bring the chili to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot
  and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the
  vegetables to soften.
• 9 Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed with more salt, pepper, or spices.
• 10 Serve the chili hot, garnished with chopped cilantro or parsley. You can also
  offer grated cheese, sour cream, Greek yogurt, avocado slices, or lime wedges on
  the side for extra flavor.

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