• Very Veggie Chili

    From Ben Collver@1:105/500 to All on Mon Dec 22 06:43:07 2025
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    Title: Very Veggie Chili
    Categories: Chili
    Yield: 6 Servings

    1/4 c Tomato paste
    1 tb Low-sodium tamari
    2 ts Molasses
    1 tb Olive oil -OR-
    1/4 c Water
    1 lg Red onion; chopped
    1 Celery rib; minced
    1 md Eggplant; peeled & chopped
    1 sm Red bell pepper;
    - seeded & chopped
    1 sm Fresh hot chile;
    - seeded & chopped
    - (optional)
    2 cl Garlic; minced
    2 tb Chili powder
    1 ts Ground coriander
    1 ts Ground cumin
    14 1/2 oz Can diced fire-roasted
    -tomatoes; undrained
    1 1/2 c Cooked chickpeas -OR-
    15 oz Can chickpeas;
    - rinsed & drained
    1 1/2 c Water
    Salt
    Black pepper; freshly ground

    In a small bowl, combine the tomato paste, tamari, and molasses,
    stirring to blend. Set aside.

    Heat the olive oil or water in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add
    the onion and celery, cover, and cook until softened, about 5
    minutes. Add the eggplant, bell pepper, chile (if using), and garlic,
    then stir in the chili powder, coriander, and cumin. Cover and cook,
    stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.

    Stir in the tomato paste mixture. Add the tomatoes and their juice,
    chickpeas, water, and salt & pepper to taste. Simmer, uncovered,
    stirring occasionally, until the liquid is reduced and the vegetables
    are tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve hot.

    Recipe by Vegan Planet by Robin Robertson

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