This vegetarian chili will knock your socks off! Ā A complete and uber flavorful meal in one bowl full of protein and good for you veggies! Ā This chili tastes so good you will never miss the meat!Ā
This vegetarian chili will knock your socks off! #chilli
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A few months ago I was sitting in front of my laptop, on a Sunday morning, enjoying my typical Sunday morning blogging while sitting next to the munchkin who was hypnotized by another episode of Ā Netflix’s “How to Save Your Dragon.” Ā This actually is one of the few shows that I can enjoy alongside with the munchkin.
Hubs was at the gym and I had a few hours to play around with breakfast and possibly start on lunch. Ā This is the reason why Sunday mornings are my favorite…it is the only moment in my life where I actually feel like I got this whole mom/wife thing together.
Hubs has been asking me for chili for quite some time. Ā And while he has always been a fan of my typical turkey and chicken chili, I have been aching to make him a vegetarian chili and fool him into thinking it was a regular chili.
I opened my freezer and stared at my stash hoping I had something that would fulfill such a heavy task. Ā And I did. Ā There in the back of the fridge, an orange and white package caught my eye. Ā It was my favorite Quorn crumbles.
I happened to discover Quorn by accident when reading a post from Becca at Amuse Your Bouche. Ā Becca happens to run a fabulous vegetarian blog and considers herself a cheese loving vegetarian š Ā I can relate. Ā Anyhow…it was after I saw her Healthier Korma Curry with Quorn Chicken Style PiecesĀ that I ran out to my nearest grocery store and got me some Quorn.
After tasting one of their products I was hooked. Ā Their texture was spot on. Ā The flavor was fantastic on its own and it took on the flavor of anything that I cooked with. Ā But for me, the best part about Quorn isĀ that it is loaded with protein but it remains soy free. Ā Quorn products are made fromĀ Mycoprotein,Ā a proprietary fungi-based protein that is harvested through a fermentation process just like brewing beer. I try and minimizeĀ the amount of soy that I use in my food so when I found Quorn and realizedĀ that it was ridiculously delicious and was full of protein I knew I had a winner. Needless to say, I stocked up my fridge immediately with all their products and proceeded to continue to trick my husband into believing he was eating real meat…when he wasn’t.
So on that one Sunday afternoon I added a package of the Quorn meatless grounds along with spices and onions and threw it all into a crockpot to take care of itself. Ā Several hours later hubs’ nose led him to the crockpot and after getting a whiff off the intoxicating smell of the simmering chili he practically demanded a bowl for his dinner.
“MMMM, this is great babe. Ā The meat is so soft and I love the spice!” Ā I smiled wickedly as I took a spoonful myself.
“Oh no..you did it again didn’t you? Ā What am I eating this time?”
“It’s basically a fungus that has more protein than an egg and more fiber than broccoli. Ā And it’s pretty darn close to the real thing huh?” Ā I said proudly.
“You are going to turn me into one of those veganarians aren’t you?” He said smiling.
This vegetarian chili will knock your socks off! A complete and uber flavorful meal in one bowl full of protein and good for you veggies! This chili tastes so good you will never miss the meat!
Ingredients
Scale
1 package Quorn Meatless and Soy Free Grounds
1 15 Oz Can Diced Tomatoes with Jalapeno (or similar, Oregano and Onion)
1 15 Oz Can Diced Tomatoes with Italian Seasoning
1 15 Oz Can Chili Style Beans
1 15 Oz Can Kidney Beans (rinsed and drained)
1 Spanish Onion (Diced)
1 Jalapeno (Seeded, Minced)
4 Garlic Cloves (Sliced)
1/2 a cup of frozen corn
1 Packet of Chili or Taco Seasoning
Vegan Sour cream (avocado, sliced scallions and tomatoes to be used as garnish)
Olive Oil
Vegetable stock or water
Instructions
Add all the ingredients and HALF of the seasoning packet into a crockpot.
Cook on low for 6 hours. Watch that it does not evaporate too much. Some crockpots are more powerful than others and the liquid can evaporate quickly. If this happens add in vegetable stock or water as needed to allow for the consistency you desire.
After the 6 hours add in the corn.
Taste for seasoning; if you need more seasoning add in the remaining seasoning packet, tasting as you go as to not to over season.
Notes
Nutrition information is to be used only as a guideline.
OMG! This recipe is literally all the things I love into one! <3 Never tried Quorn but I'm definitely running out to the store and getting it tomorrow. Beautiful recipe as always Mila! Looking forward to your next one!!
Ha! I can just picture you telling your hubs the chili wasn’t made with meat! I like to trick my hubby too, but I’m not always as nice about it – I sneak in things like anchovies š I’ve never tried Quorn products, but it sounds like I need to. This look amazing, Mila!
Hahah yes I am a mildly evil š He looks better than he has in years and I credit the whole part time vegetarian thing š The fact that I have devised a way for him to enjoy pizza and not consume animal products is great for me…and he is happy since he can eat pizza š no on is starving in this household š
It’s so surprising to me how many people actually love Quorn. I would have never thought about it before I went meatless š Thanks for commenting doll!
Mila!! This looks SO GOOD! I love tricking the hubs into eating meatless meals – so I have to look up Quorn!! This chili looks so hearty! Sharing all around š
Made this on the stovetop instead of a crockpot and still came out tasty. Cooked for about an hour and it did thicken up towards the end (seemed really soupy at first). Very hearty and delicious!
Yay!!!! Isn’t it just great to be able to fool people with this dish š I am so glad that it worked on the stove top as well! Thanks for coming back and letting me know!
Yay! <3 I love making chilli with Quorn and I'm so happy I inspired you to give Quorn a go! š
Thank you my dear for the inspiration!!!!
OMG! This recipe is literally all the things I love into one! <3 Never tried Quorn but I'm definitely running out to the store and getting it tomorrow. Beautiful recipe as always Mila! Looking forward to your next one!!
Thank you I so appreciate it!!!
Beautiful chili. Sharing all around š
I wondered what this mystery ingredient Quorn was and love that it is soy free.
I have literally used ALMOST everything they have and it is fantastic!!!
Awesome recipe! I love the Quorn products! Have been using them for years! š
I’ve never tried quorn before, but I need to now! I love chili, and I’m always looking for good meatless meals. Pinning!
Their products are phenom!! I will post my tacos and my secret sauce soon that I use with them š
My sis, vegetarian since ever, loves Quorn products. I am open to trying them. Signed, Serious Carnivore.
I Need to check it out this product!!!
Yup it’s a winner š
Ha! I can just picture you telling your hubs the chili wasn’t made with meat! I like to trick my hubby too, but I’m not always as nice about it – I sneak in things like anchovies š I’ve never tried Quorn products, but it sounds like I need to. This look amazing, Mila!
Hahah yes I am a mildly evil š He looks better than he has in years and I credit the whole part time vegetarian thing š The fact that I have devised a way for him to enjoy pizza and not consume animal products is great for me…and he is happy since he can eat pizza š no on is starving in this household š
This looks so yummy! I’ve not made chilli with Quorn in forever, definitely going to try this very soon!
It’s so surprising to me how many people actually love Quorn. I would have never thought about it before I went meatless š Thanks for commenting doll!
I’m not meatless but I do try to limit the amount of meat as much as I can, and I much prefer quorn to tofu when using a meat substitute š
Agree…not a fan of tofu really š
Hahaha! Hooray for Quorn and an unknowing husband š I will have to check this out for when I cook for our meatless friends!
It’s a great product!! Honestly you cannot tell a difference at all!
Mila!! This looks SO GOOD! I love tricking the hubs into eating meatless meals – so I have to look up Quorn!! This chili looks so hearty! Sharing all around š
Thank you darling! Yup my hubs is pretty much used to this abuse š
I love that it’s soy free!
I know right! It just makes it so much better š
What a delicious recipe…I love that it is a meatless option š
Hi darling!!! You went into my spam folder š Good thing I check that every once and awhile!!! Thanks for the love!
Made this on the stovetop instead of a crockpot and still came out tasty. Cooked for about an hour and it did thicken up towards the end (seemed really soupy at first). Very hearty and delicious!
OH YAY!!! I love that I can trick everyone with this recipe too š No one knows it ISN’T beef š So glad you loved it!
Yay!!!! Isn’t it just great to be able to fool people with this dish š I am so glad that it worked on the stove top as well! Thanks for coming back and letting me know!