Easy Vegan Chili Recipe with Italian Seitan

This “meaty” chili is made with Upton’s Naturals Italian Seitan, two kinds of beans, plus plenty of vegetables, seasonings and spices.

Italian Seitan Chili

A meaty chili without the meat, this one-pot dish gets its zesty flavor from Italian Seitan.
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Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil optional (see note)
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • ½ onion chopped
  • ½ green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 8 ounce package Upton's Naturals Italian Seitan
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 15.5 ounce can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15.5 ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional toppings: vegan sour cream vegan cheddar shreds, thinly sliced scallions, saltine crackers, avocado, and hot sauce.

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add the celery, onion and pepper. Saute 3-5 minutes until onions are soft. Add the beef crumbles, saute 5 minutes until crumbles have browned. Add the garlic and saute 1 additional minute until fragrant.
  • Add the beans, tomatoes with their juices, and tomato sauce, stir until well combined. Simmer for 4-6 minutes until heated all the way through. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and stir until well combined.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.

Notes

OIL FREE OPTION: omit the oil and saute the onions in ¼ cup water or low sodium vegetable broth, add more liquid as needed.