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Roasted Eggplant Chili
A vegan chili, packed to the brim with garden vegetables. The roasted eggplant adds a ton of texture and volume - no meat necessary!
INGREDIENTS
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium onion minced
  • 1 (15) ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (6) ounce can tomato paste
  • 3 cups water +1 vegetable bouillon cube
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 1/2 cups celery cut into cubes
  • 3 bell peppers - any color you prefer
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 1 ear corn sliced off the cob
  • 2 (15) ounce cans kidney beans
  • 1 large eggplant (1 tsp olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt)
  • cayenne pepper, cumin and sea salt to taste
METHOD
  1. Add olive oil to a large pot, then saute the garlic and onions until soft and translucent.
  2. Add the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, water and bouillon, and the spices through coriander. Let simmer for 20 minutes while preparing the other vegetables.
  3. Add celery, bell peppers, carrots, and corn, and continue to simmer for another 20 minutes.
  4. Peel and dice the eggplant. Place on a cookie sheet, and coat lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle with sea salt, and bake at 425 f (210 c) for 10 minutes.
  5. Add the kidney beans and roasted eggplant to the chili. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
  6. Taste, and season with additional salt or cayenne pepper, if needed.