Vegan Chickpea-Quinoa Soup Recipe

INGREDIENTS
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup carrots, chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 1 28 oz. can chopped tomatoes
  • 2 cans chickpeas (rinsed & drained)
  • 5 cups spinach, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Using a cast iron skillet, saute carrots, celery, onions, and garlic in olive oil for several minutes.
  • Place the mixture into a large cookpot.
  • Add remaining ingredients. Combine well.
  • Cover and cook over low to medium heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring frequently.
COOKING UTENSILS
  • Cast iron skillet
  • Large cookpot with lid
  • Optional food processor for vegetable prep

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Vegan Black Bean-Tofu Chili Recipe


INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup olive oil
4 chopped onions
2 green peppers seeded and chopped
2 red peppers seeded and chopped
4 cloves minced garlic
1 package firm tofu (drained and cubed)
2 28 oz cans black beans (drained)
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
6 tablespoons chile powder
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce

INSTRUCTIONS
In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the onions . Saute and stir until they become soft.
Add garlic, sauté until soft.
Add the green and red peppers. Saute and stir until tender.
Add seasonings to mixture. Blend and stir until well absorbed.

Add mixture to cook pot. Add beans, tofu, and tomatoes. Stir mixture until well blended. Cover and simmer over very low heat 30 to 40 minutes. At intervals, stir mixture for even cooking and to keep mixture well blended.

Kitchen Utensils
Large skillet
Cookpot or Dutch Oven
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Quick Vegan Chili Recipe

INGREDIENTS
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup texturized vegetable protein
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1 diced green bell pepper
  • 2 large minced garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup water or vegetable stock
  • 2 15-ounce cans pinto beans
  • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn
  • 1- 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Pour boiling water over the texturized vegetable protein and let stand until soft. Set aside.
  • In a skillet, saute onion, bell pepper, and garlic until the onion is soft. Add the vegetable protein and remaining ingredients. Stir and combine mixture. Allow to simmer over low flame for 30 minutes.
  • Serves 8