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Tempeh Chili with Kidney Beans

A unanimous Food52 all-star — tempeh crumbled and browned in chili spices behaves almost exactly like ground beef, while kidney beans add creamy starchiness. Light but deeply flavorful.

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By Food52 Community · Food52
45m
Cook Time
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Tempeh
Protein
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West Coast
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Heat Level
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Easy Heat

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Ingredients
16 oz tempeh, crumbledAmazon ↗
2 cans kidney beansAmazon ↗
28 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoesAmazon ↗
1 large onionAmazon ↗
4 garlic clovesAmazon ↗
2 tbsp tamari or soy sauceAmazon ↗
2 tbsp chili powderAmazon ↗
1 tsp cuminAmazon ↗
1 tsp smoked paprikaAmazon ↗
1 cup vegetable brothAmazon ↗
2 tbsp olive oilAmazon ↗
Steps
1
Crumble tempeh into small pieces in a large skillet with olive oil
2
Cook over medium-high heat 8 minutes until crispy and golden
3
Add tamari and stir to coat, cook 1 more minute
4
Transfer tempeh to a large pot with onion and garlic
5
Add chili powder, cumin, paprika and stir
6
Pour in tomatoes and broth, simmer 25 minutes
7
Add kidney beans and simmer 10 more minutes

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