How to make the best vegetarian chili of your life

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Recipe is here! rainbowplantlife.com/vegan-chili/ PS: We used the term “vegetarian chili” since that’s what most people search for when looking for a bean/no-meat chili, but rest assured, this recipe (like all my recipes) is also vegan!

[@kathleenj01]

After desperately searching for a good vegan chilli recipe, I ended up making my own yesterday, which was basically beans tomatoes and chilli powder....yikes...I will definitely be giving yours a try...

[@RainbowPlantLife]

@@kathleenj01 haha oh no! But now you can re-try and I hope you’ll love it!

[@kathleenj01]

@@RainbowPlantLife Definately will try it , I've been craving a good chilli.

[@arcanesaint]

Whew okay - I just saw this after my comment. I ALWAYS send people to you when asked for vegan recipe creators so my heart dropped you may have crossed over to vegetarian 🙏🏻😅

[@cristiandelarosa7976]

You have been missed I hope it's because you're working on a second cookbook lol maybe holiday themed🤓

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

This is the best channel of my life 😎😉

[@RainbowPlantLife]

HA you are so funny and sweet! Thank you, my friend!

[@virginiadonnelly1031]

Two of my personal favourites together in one comment!!

[@sarahbabcock8188]

You both are of my favorites vegan cooks on KZbin. Also love avantgarde vegan channel if you haven’t seen him. So grateful for all you guys sharing your recipes

[@kate5653]

Love both your channels!

[@catherineelkhattabystrauch4759]

MY TWO FAVORITE FOOD KZbinRS!!!!!

[@victoriaprevitt7058]

Nisha's dedication to level up vegan cooking = I get to eat like a queen. Thank you!!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Haha ☺️ I’m thrilled you’re eating like a 👸🏽

[@imadeanaccountforthiscomme5998]

Great!! Im sick of channels that just promote simple and 15min recipes with only 4 ingredients! I legit want to take the extra time and effort to make my food taste better! Subscribing right away!

[@lillianviktorin7607]

I made this chili this past weekend. It was incredibly delicious and the best I've ever had.. Every recipe I've tried from your collection has been excellent and this one is no exception. Thank you for your awesome recipes and helping me to be a better cook.

[@Guitarded4]

i made this, it took a WHILE but it was absolutely worth it, the fancy chili powder also got me excited about cooking this. I made a side of vegan rye bread packed with as many seeds as the dough could hold without becoming a crumbly mess and it was honestly a really good combo. this recipe and your channel inspired me to go vegan and my parents said it was the best chili they've ever had even without sour cream and cheese toppings (I insisted that they not un-vegan the VEGAN chili that I had spent the whole day making) it's got incredible depth of flavor, i also tied a bundle of cilantro stems and let it simmer with the rest of the chili.

[@Sarah-un3vk]

That taste test at the end was so fun! You could tell he really knew his chili.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Haha yes he did! We geeked out even more about chili but couldn’t fit it all into the video.

[@someguy5708]

Came for the brownies, stayed for the other amazing recipes. I have eaten a lot of shili in my life. Some time, some where, I may have had chili as good as this, but certainly none better. Thanks for the great recipe!!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thanks for supporting my work!! And so glad you've enjoyed the brownies and chili!

[@mallymakings2853]

FINALLY! Someone else that knows how to cook a “real” chilli! I’m an avid cook myself and honestly, my chilli takes several hours because there’s so many steps in creating layers and depths of flavour. in my opinion, time well spent and it tastes even better the next day. Bravo! Love it. xxx

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you! I’ve tried a lot of “quick” chili recipes that skip all the good stuff and it’s just bean soup 😂 hope you’ll love this one!

[@woolypuffin392]

Yes! My heart aches every time I see a 15min chilli.

[@AmidaNyorai48]

😀

[@opidasdagoat]

@@woolypuffin392 mine to! and my heart aches whenever i see a very watery chilli :(

[@stevekirby5546]

It is not real Chili unless it has meat in it.

[@debbiefaust3798]

Nisha, this is the best chili I’ve ever eaten, and I’m from Texas! The additions of red wine, cocoa powder, and soy sauce are brilliant! I’m so glad I found your channel. Thank you so much!

[@leahmorrison2586]

Incredible!!! The red lentil curry was amazing so I had to try this recipe- It was SO goooood!!! Even without the homemade chili or ancho chili powder, just blew my mind!!

[@bop24buf]

I made this today on a whim after searching for a recipe to use up impossible meat. I’m trying to eat less red meat and it’s nice knowing there are great tasting alternatives. I’m looking forward to trying more recipes.

[@baljit4281]

Don't think I've ever taken a recipe so seriously. I am going away for a weekend with a vegetarian friend, so looked for a recipe that would suit us all. I think this may be the ticket. Had to source a lot of the dried chillies online here in the UK, but I'm sure it will be worth it. Thank you!!

[@BlueLotusVillage]

Just made this, absolutely the best chili I’ve ever had in my life. I wish I would’ve added more peppers. I seen all of the comments about how spicy it was. I guess I do not have baby mouth lol. If you’re looking for a confirmation, this is it! And make you own chili powder I feel like that took it to the next level .

[@jeremycurimao727]

I followed your recipe last night (mostly 🤣) and entered my chili In a cook-off competition tonight and placed in the top 3 (2nd out of 8 contestants)!!! 🤩 thank you so much for your tips and recommendations!!!

[@electronicmau538]

Started cooking regularly about 8 months ago and this is hands down the best vegetarian dish I've ever made! Will be coming back for more recipes. Thank you!

[@glenda7921]

“….run from that recipe”. 😅. I have so much respect for YTbers who actually have an opinion. Often they’ll praise every method and stay neutral about techniques even when they are not going to produce a good result. Nisha your videos are as informative as they are entertaining! Yah to the 🍷

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Haha thank you Glenda! I've tried enough bad recipes to have strong opinions (even stronger than I'm allowed to say on camera lol 😂🙊). I'm so happy you find my videos entertaining and informative!

[@heyspeckle8782]

I really love that you often have other people taste test your food!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you! I’m glad you’re enjoying the taste tests.

[@freshdachs6200]

Everytime I try out one of your recipes, I feel like I've unlocked a new level of cooking! Your chili sits on my stove right now and it already looks better than any chili I've tried in the home country of bland cooking: Germany.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I'm honored to hear that! Thank you so much for letting me know :) haha country of bland cooking made me lol!

[@eliminowpeee]

This actually IS the best vegan chili of my life! Guys don't skip putting in the lime it brings so much flavor!

[@johnrwilker]

I made this recipe this weekend, and I have to say that it is a kick a$$ chili. I even made my own chili powder as recommended. Just exploring plant based cooking. My kids ate it, liked it and never even realized it was vegan. Thanks, love the content.

[@NaJoBeCh]

just made this - was so amazing! can't recommend this enough. so rich, with depth and refined! every recipe of Nisha's has been a slam dunk so far. Thank you for your dedication! Life wouldn't be the same without these amazing vegan recipes ;)

[@mitzyhernandez3]

Honestly are you in my head??? I told my husband literally yesterday that I want to make chili and even said “hmmm I wonder if Nisha has a recipe…” and here we are!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

HA! Love the timing. Hope you and your husband will enjoy this chili!

[@jeffreydustin5303]

I like her and her boyfriend Max. Great people. Makes it easier to learn how to cook with kind folks.

[@Yvaia]

Listen, I got my first dutch oven yesterday and this popped up and I knew it would be the perfect recipe, so I spend some pound at bougie Wholefoods to get the proper peppers and make powder for the first time and everything and it was so worth it, and so fun! So incredibly delicious, I trust Nisha with my life lol

[@matchaseo]

Thank you for this recipe! This is the first vegetarian recipe my husband really likes so I have started making it each week. I love the depth of flavour with all the spices, chilli and cocoa. I enjoy adding some gochujang paste, soybean paste and peppers from a jar. It also keeps well in the fridge for a few days. Amazing :)

[@TerriA96]

I made this today and modified it a bit to no added oil. I’m used to that, so I was able to get a nice color on the onions and spices before deglazing the pan, despite no oil. It’s absolutely delicious and the BEST chili I’ve ever made in my life. I precooked three kinds of beans to put in though, and used fresh spices from Local Spicery. Thank you for the recipe. I purchased your book and my family loves your recipes!!! They love the Instant Pot Bolognese. 👍🏻👏🏻

[@leelemont4408]

A big pot of chili is in my families monthly rotation. We usually eat a vegetarian meal 3 nights a week, we started out with 1 vege-night a week but with the wonderful recipes I've discovered our vege-night is growing. This Vegetarian chili recipe is the bomb!, it's so good, I'ts a little time consuming but it is worth it, and you're right it tasted even better the next day. My families favorite chili toppings are corn-chips, diced green onions, and grated cheese, and sour cream. I'm a new fan Rainbow Plan Life, I can't wait to try my next meal.

[@LilliumTO]

I went from vegetarian to vegan a couple months ago, and your book on vegan instant pot recipes really helped me!! Thank you Nisha ☺️☺️

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I’m so honored to hear that! Thank you for sharing ☺️

[@gabrieller4914]

Same!

[@cloudysensation8406]

@@gabrieller4914 Wonderful :)

[@stevekirby5546]

Why, is it to be different, have people talk about you, belong to a group. Meat is not going to kill you and it taste so good and you know that. If meat were harmful to us, then where did all of the old people come from, you know a huge majority of old people grew up eating meat and to this day still do. I'm talking about lean meat, not a lot of fat and in moderation maybe 3 to 4 times a week, not every freaking day.

[@anotheridiotd7703]

@@stevekirby5546 the same arguement applies on her side. I'm Indian, and all of my Hindu ancestors have lived healthy long lives without having a bite of meat. Let people be.

[@user-zn1cq3en8p]

I love chili and have never had a vegan chili that is savory until now. Holy moly is this delicious. Thanks Nisha you are the best vegan cook on KZbin.

[@Psysium]

I think I actually made that losing recipe last week, and my mom did not care for it. She actually ate toast for dinner instead 😂 this recipe looks like a hit and I can't wait to try it! Layering flavors is important and you do it well 😁

[@RainbowPlantLife]

😂 I feel for your mom. I’d rather eat toast than the soup “chili” too. I’m excited for you to try it!

[@em8498]

Thanks for making me laugh 😅😅😅

[@adrianaespinosa8647]

Great recipe! I omitted the wine, didn't have any. I enjoyed the depth of flavors, especially adding the maple syrup! My Tex-Mex father-in-law had a very similar recipe. Some of us Mexicans use those dehydrated peppers to make a red sauce for enchiladas, tamales, and other delicious foods. We rehydrate with hot water, blend, strain, & add similar spices. You're the best, keep those delicious recipes coming! Muchas gracias!

[@KateLJ1799]

I know this isn't in your recipe but it's also amaaaazing to add a few big tablespoons or maybe half a tin of refried beans (or make your own!). Thickens it up nicely, adds more of a deep beany flavour, and more protein for all you protein lovers out there!

[@GreenLove1]

I just made this recipe, no doubt, best chili recipe on the internet. Thank you, Nisha!!!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I’m honored you think so ☺️

[@oggy06]

this is so timely!! i literally bought a instant pot just to make chili and was searching for a good vegetarian dish. unfortunately most the mexican chillis are hard to get a hold of here but i’ll make do w what i have! thank you

[@teodoragoidea4005]

Just made this and it was seriously soo good! Once I finished combining everything on the stovetop, I put the pot in the oven and cooked it there instead. Delicious

[@coleg6178]

This looks amazing!!! Cant wait to make this! Please make a cook book not based on strictly insta pot. That book is incredible and you would KILLLL it with a regular cook book. You have such and amazing spirit and great sense of humor. You have some of the best vegan recipes on you tube and they are not complicated!! You make this world better, thank you Love Love Love

[@mikka1439]

I made this today because I wanted to use my vegan mince for a chilli...this recipe didn't disappoint, the taste was surprisingly velvety & meaty. Thx

[@jaydenlee5477]

I am not big on chili but my husband is & I'm going to try this one out on him. Making sure to keep it a secret. He is 100% not vegan he's a meat & potato kind of guy so wish me luck trying this out on him

[@Harasezza]

Let us know if he likes it! Good luck 😊

[@zayribautista8971]

I used your recipe as inspo for tonight’s dinner and even though I couldn’t let it simmer for 2 hours it still came out delicious. Everyone loved and praised it, thanks so much!

[@RomyDandelion]

Nisha, I've watched so many of your videos and already cooked some of your recipes and I just wanted to say thank you for inspiring me to be a bit more adventurous with my vegan cooking. Love you and your videos, you are such a treasure 💕

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I’m so touched my videos and recipes are encouraging you to get more adventurous in the kitchen 😭

[@geniew-f7522]

Just made this chili today. A few changes needed as I didn’t have everything but it still came out better than any chili I’ve made. Didn’t have wine so used some pomegranate syrup diluted in 1/2 C water instead. Also used homegrown Sella peppers instead of jalapeño. Used some fine grain polenta instead of masa harissa. Used smoked chili powder instead of making my own. Will try making my own soon though. So delicious with cashew sour cream.

[@itskylelucas]

Stop playing into my cravings with every freaking video, Nisha!! 😝 I really love the taste tests you’re doing with people, and comparing to other dishes. It’s really cool to see a variety of people rave over your amazing (superior) recipes!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

HA, I'm glad my videos are getting better at predicting your cravings. Love to hear that you're enjoying the taste tests!

[@itskylelucas]

@@RainbowPlantLife I have a craving and then you post a video about it and then I am forced to make it. Rude.

[@MsBombastix]

This woman is a genius level cook, I swear. She makes my mouth water with every recipe and I don't even care it's vegan. I'm not a vegan but trying to introduce more vegan food in my diet btw :)

[@joannam.6645]

Nisha you radiate goodness and kindness, you brought tears to my eyes when you explained why you went vegan in a previous video, you are a modern Disney princess 🦋 beautiful inside and out , kind and talented 🌸 the world needs more people like you

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww Joanna 🥺 You’re very sweet. I appreciate your kind words.

[@susankatz5725]

I just love your energy, Nisha. You're smart and beautiful. Your voice is also so soothing!

[@HylianChozo]

Just found your channel and you won me over with using whole chilies - then won me twice over with the Kenji quote! I love how you structured this video, and the recipe looks divine. Thank you and I'm excited to check out more!

[@alicetarrant1191]

Hey !!! Oh my goodness!!! This was the best chili ever! I just fed it to my husband who is from England and eats only meat and potatoes loved it!!’ Great recipe .. seriously people need to try this!!!! Just amazing! Thanks girl! 😘

[@someguy5708]

I just finished a bowl of this. I don't know if it's the best chili I've ever had, but it's any chili I've ever had. Better than many I've made. I knew 2 jalapenos wouldn't be hot enough, so I also included 2 serrano peppers. It was exquisite. It is a brilliant recipe. Thank you so very much.

[@chosty8464]

absolutely love this. one addition I make to help reduce the "soupiness" of most veggie chillies is finely diced sweet potato (Yams if you're American). they add a sweetness to the dish and also help absorb a LOT of the liquid without making it dry

[@opidasdagoat]

omg i LOVE sweet potatoes in my chilli!

[@imcurtispenner]

I just made the 3 bean chili from your Instant Pot cookbook and it’s easily the best chili I’ve had.

[@lizdevries2463]

Made this today and OMG! The depth of flavor is amazing! Definitely worth the time:)

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I’m thrilled you thought so! Thanks for sharing Liz!

[@lindaneighbors4158]

From a Texas standpoint, your chili recipe is spot on! I'd add that, the longer it cooks, the better. Start it in the morning or cook it the day before.

[@maddieschulz3537]

Soy sauce and red wine has been my key to mimicking beef flavors in my vegetarian (everything vegan but the Grueyere cheese) French Onion Soup. I was pleasantly surprised to see a similar technique used here! I definitely want to try this chili out!

[@danyoolripley]

This is a superb recipe. My brother makes a great beef chili and this veggie version is practically indistinguishable from it. I used beer in mine and it worked well. I used shop-bought chipotle chilli powder (1 tablespoon) and 1 tablespoon of ancho chilli flakes, then added some more chilli powder later when seasoning to taste. I also added some standard corn flour to thicken, because that's all I could get hold of. It worked fine. This recipe's a keeper.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I'm so glad you liked it!

[@christine6059]

This was easily the best chili I’ve ever had. The cocoa powder was a stroke of genius. The fact that Nisha knows about the need to let spices bloom in oil says a lot about her skills.

[@tara7206]

This channel is just happiness you can eat.

[@lucky5alex]

My Mexican husband heard the video in the background and immediately commented "who knows our secrets??" when you mentioned roasting the chiles. 😂😂😂

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I actually watched a lot of videos of Mexican chefs and home cooks making chili so he’s not wrong 😂

[@diannariley8430]

Well, I figured it out and I was able to make the chili and it was so delicious! Your technique is amazing! I used that technique to make taco meat with TVP and my hubby was very impressed! In my chili I added soy curl and it was very satisfying and deliciously filling!

[@melissaworkman1578]

I already had chili planned for tonight. I watched the video to see how to make it better (because I absolutely love your recipes) and was very happy to see that mine is almost identical to yours! 😍

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Oh yay! Sounds like a delicious chili you’re making 😉

[@mada7660]

The quality of these videos is amazing

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you so much! We’re glad you appreciate them!

[@mpkfan]

Perfect timing Nisha!! Love a chili for the fall tumbling into winter season!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Exactly! It’ll warm you right up :)

[@unamericano]

As someone whose been honing their own chili recipe for a few years and makes a lot of bean dishes and rich stews this hits every note in good, rich, thick stew like chili that I've ever seen heard or done. Absolutely well done.

[@ramblinrose19]

"Try to put celery in my chili and I will fight you". I feel the exact same! I am attempting to make a batch of meat chili and vegetarian chili for my guests this weekend. 🤞

[@Floral528]

I only loosely followed this recipe with cheap ingredients I had around the house and it still blew my mind!

[@juliettemathier]

I‘m so happy that you shared this one 🥰 Like about 10-15 years ago, my (meaty) Chili was one of the dishes that made ppl ask me to cook for them on birthdays or similar events ☺️ (I’m still flattered, cooking is a free time passion for me to this day) I‘ve always loved all of the cuisines and am even more eager now to cook/live more plant based. A Chili has always been a „big“ thing to me. Only doing it for several ppl. I am not good at numbers anyways, so breaking „my formula“ down & make it vegan scared me 🙈 I‘m soooo glad you showed me a way - I wholeheartedly trust your recipes! I tried & loved so many 🥰 Thank you for all your hard work! Can‘t wait for your new book 😍 Wishing you & all your loved ones a lovely weekend!

[@astral7080]

Divine.... the most beatiful cooking lessons in the world, saving the planet, and health

[@italiana626sc]

Excited for this, especially for this time of year!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Yes exactly! It’s a big, warm hearty hug!

[@l.u.c.y.3590]

Made this yesterday, with home made chili powder. This dish is so flavorful, comforting and delicious, seriously out of this world! Vegan food can be SO tasty!

[@sersastark]

I'm Lieutenant Commander Baby Mouth lol I will not be using any of those chilies or chili powders or peppers. The easy I get around this is by using an organic taco seasoning mix, taco sauce, mild "southwestern" salsa (it has corns and beans in it), and 3 different beans: pinto, canelinni beans, and (mild) Cuban black beans. I let that bad boy do it's thing and voilà! Chili for the Baby Mouths of the world lol

[@RainbowPlantLife]

😂 lieutenant commander baby mouth made me laugh out loud.

[@sersastark]

@@RainbowPlantLife it was the only way to describe it!!! 🤣🤣🤣That, and I'm a fan of the reboot of Hawai'i Five-O and am missing it like crazy! But yeah I love Indian Mexican and Caribbean foods as I grew up eating these cuisines, but I CANT do the spices due to a previous stomach ulcer, so I find ways around it that work for me. Figured I'd jot it down for those who'd need it! 😜

[@R6Squad]

I love this recipe. It's delicious and the only chilli recipe I've tried that has not given me heartburn.

[@candicewaller403]

Looks pretty awesome. Though, I confess that I really don't mind the quicker "bean soup" chili recipes. ATK has a pretty good one that cooks up in an hour and provides a week's worth of tasty eats with everyday pantry items. However it's nice to know that there's a good vegan "real" chili recipe for those times when I want to really develop the flavors and knock some socks off!

[@eilander71]

There are tens of vegan chili recipes on KZbin. But yours is the very best of all recipes.

[@jayanshim6316]

Some constructive criticism: While I loooove the recipes from your channel, I think some of them are rather time-taking and impractical to make after a work day. For example, the vegan burrito. So I find comparing this extremely detailed recipe of yours to a random recipe on the internet to be slightly unfair. After an exhausting day, I would rather follow a chili recipe where I can throw in ingredients and let it simmer while I unwind than spend 2 hours to get the perfect dish. That being said, on the weekend when I have more time I would LOVE to make this beautiful recipe. All I want to say is that you are an amazing cook and so many of your dishes are my favourite, I just find these comparisons with other recipes unfair. Good luck and much love. Please don't take this message the wrong way, I adore you!

[@mb3391]

Your channel makes my life happier.

[@jadawinchester8654]

Great job, Nisha! Along with onions, peppers, garlic, and spices, I personally like to add corn, vegan ground “meat”, lentils, veggie broth, kidney and black beans and let it simmer for five or more hours to really bring out the flavors. The last batch of chili I made was SO DELICIOUS and my non-vegan fiancé was over the moon. Sadly he has baby mouth and couldn’t handle the spiciness, but he managed 😂

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Oh man, that really is a labor of love! How often do you stir it? And what ground “meat” do you use? I don’t think i could manage if Max had babymouth 😂

[@jadawinchester8654]

@@RainbowPlantLife once I first start cooking (after toasting spices and all other ingredients are added) I stir every 20 mins or so for the first couple of hours. If I let it simmer overnight, I check it every 3-4 hours and stir. I also used the Gardein grounds and cooked it with vegan beef stock-it was really good! Yes, baby mouth is so difficult to deal with and I have to (unfortunately) tone down my spiciness if he’s interested in a dish I’m making 😅

[@jadawinchester8654]

@@RainbowPlantLife and I love to cook so it isn’t so bad!

[@eileenwatt8283]

@@jadawinchester8654 wow! 5 hours

[@seanminer8183]

I have it on the stove now. Since I have some babymouthed folks here, I cut the chili powder and the jalepenos to 1/4, and omitted the chipotles (added some extra smoked paprika for the smokiness). Regretable, but still smells wonderful. I have no maple syrup, so I used molasses instead, but the only wine I had around was a moscato, so the sweetness is already taken care of. Looking forward to the next of your recipes, thank you!

[@zahiedzamri3141]

that look so good! by the way, im not vegan but i really love your channel

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you Zahied! I am so happy you love my channel!

[@zahiedzamri3141]

@@RainbowPlantLife omg! Your welcome! Your content is the best!

[@italivireboreda9847]

I made this recipe pretty half assed in the cooking world- meaning I didn’t make my own chili spice but still added most of the ingredients as called for and adjusted according to what I had available. I just poured everything in and I’m about to let it start the one hour and a half simmer BUT it is already amazing. Thank you for this recipe already, even though I haven’t even sat down to eat it yet. I got my potato roasting in the oven and I can’t wait for dinner!

[@TDogCA]

I made this yesterday and it’s a total winner! The depth and complexity of flavors is incredibly indulgent and yes, it does taste better the next day as the flavors meld. It’s going into the rotation! With all the chilis, I thought this was going to be a 5-alarm situation, but it’s actually quite nice. One note: The heat is cumulative and built as I ate it, so beware. 😉

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Haha I love this review - I’m glad you think it’s a winner! Thanks for sharing :)

[@enrique.lozano]

By far the best veggie chili I've had. As someone who loved chili and basically stopped having it after all of the terrible veggie chilis, you have my thanks!

[@jadecummings8093]

It's looks so good, not a vegan guy but I love vegan foods. Great cooking miss! 😉👍

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you! My non-vegan chili expert also loved it :) hope you will too!

[@elainemceachern2180]

I make this chili for my carnivorous family all the time and they love it. No meat required. Amazing flavour.

[@charliesworld785]

This looks amazing!!!!!

[@miaulink1152]

That chili looks amazing! Can a mortar and pestle be used instead of the electric spice grinder on the chili powder?

[@elizabethbeattie5855]

Love this and your spice jars! I need to organize my spices. Would you recommend those and if so where did you get them? 😬

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you! The jars are from crate and barrel: www.crateandbarrel.com/mini-oval-spice-herb-jars-with-clamp-set-of-12/s165273 The pre-printed labels are here: amzn.to/3BLtqYJ

[@johnpurser2798]

You had me at "Make your own chili powder." I had just found out my store bought powder wasn't that special AND it was loaded with salt! I had just started looking for whole chiles I could grind up when I found your video. Thank you so much for the timely information.

[@irenatheginger2491]

I think I will be trying out your version when I make chili this weekend! By the way, leftover chili tastes amazing over a baked sweet potato with avocado, a little nut cheese and a little dairy free sour cream and an extra splash of lime juice.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

ooh absolutely! that sounds like a delicious way to enjoy leftovers!

[@irenatheginger2491]

@@RainbowPlantLife Sweet potato with anything spicy is AMAZING! I love to make black bean & sweet potato enchiladas, I cook my onions in it, but leave my green bell peppers raw in it for some added crunch.

[@LPDarkSoulsHD]

So. I made this recipe, and I was even lazy on some parts. Like the tomatoes. It was still *KILLER*. The best veggie chili I've ever made. Lasted 4 days in this house. Thanks a bunch!

[@LogansInnerChef]

Love me some chili! Looks awesome and I like that you brought in a taster too. Great video and recipe and will give your recipe a try! I've heard of using cocoa powder in savory dishes before, but never tried it. Sounds intriguing

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thanks Logan! I hope you’ll enjoy the chili! Cocoa powder is kind of a magical superstar!

[@indef2def]

Try coffee, too. :-)

[@megn8302]

I don’t know how to cook at all but your food always looks so aesthetic, you inspire me

[@fallenangelz291]

Looks pretty good. I love my husband's version, which is somewhat like this, but he adds coffee and Guinness to his. And he makes his homemade spice blend REALLY spicy!!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I’m sure you could add either of those here (beer instead of wine), I just don’t like it myself and find it’s too bitter for my taste.

[@ashleysovilla2037]

Oooh! Guinness sounds good!

[@longevity-ineternalbeauty705]

your passion for phytonutrients is delightful.

[@cipherklosenuf9242]

Thanks! I’m looking forward to trying some of your techniques and spice advice. I admit I had to hit pause when you turned to canned beans. I’m coping with it…I’ll be OK. Costco has a maple syrup aged in bourbon barrels which is so good. I will also be using sage instead of bay leaf. And I love smoke so I’ll use the grill or liquid smoke. Your advice is really going to improve my chili! Awesome techniques! I’m excited to try this!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you! Haha I definitely wanted to use freshly cooked beans from scratch as I prefer the flavor, but I knew that would turn off most people because there are already some steps involved here. And with the slow simmering and all the other flavors, canned beans actually do a really good job. I’m intrigued by that bourbon maple syrup, I bet that would add a fun depth of flavor!

[@cipherklosenuf9242]

@@RainbowPlantLife Cool! I think you’re right about the added steps. Cowboy chili in a CAN….but Ranchero Chili…Viva! We like to order from Rancho Gordo for heirloom beans, great quality and a fun website (I’m not affiliated, I just like them) Cheers!

[@yoyoioana16]

I followed this recipe as best as I could and got reaally good results!! I could not have enough of my chilli. Can't wait to see how it tastes tomorrow❤❤❤. Thank you, Nisha for your dedication to flavour!

[@JamieDoyle8]

Thanks for this, I made this earlier and really enjoyed it. Using wine and soy sauce in chilli felt wrong but definitely works! My only changes were omitting the dried chillis, and mashing a few of the beans to thicken in place of the masa harina (it’s hard to find where I live)

[@Ramyapad19]

Will be making this soon i never had chili before perfect for raining days here in Singapore and after office meals love your recipes making me hungry Thanks Ramya

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thanks Ramya! I hope you have a nice weekend!

[@pumpkinspice1456]

Made this for my husband today and he said „this is the best chili I had so far!„ ❤❤❤. Thank you Nisha!

[@Grat1616]

You have got to be kidding me!! This is the BEST chili I have ever had! I missed a few ingredients but it was just over the top with flavor. Trying to incorporate more vegan go to meals to help plan ahead and this is a KEEPER!!

[@sueblades7195]

I also like a thicker chili , I’ve never tried corn powder. But to mine I also add, orange bell pepper,celery,grated carrots, onions and the tomatoes. The paste ,carrots for sweetness oh cocoa powder it’s really good!

[@rodneyhaveman5261]

Question: my wife cannot have alcohol. If I cook the wine down, can I assume the alcohol is cooked down/away? If not, what’s a good alternative? A bit of the veggie broth?