This raw veggie chili is a welcome meal after all the Thanksgiving festivities. Nothing like adding a raw meal into the mix and this was superb!
I have to hand it to Ani Phyo for not being afraid to use spices, this packs great flavor with fresh produce to create a raw chili that I absolutely adore and am craving already.
Adapted from this recipe ‘Fresh Tomato Chili with Taco Nut Meat’. I will definitely be adding this to my to go lunches as well as my at home meals.
Feel free to add/subtract any vegetable you wish. Get in as many as you can to really make this a well rounded garden chili recipe. Use as much or as little as you like of each ingredient. This could’ve really used a dollop of raw Sour Cream or this flavorful Lime Cilantro Cashew ‘Sour Cream’, it would’ve added that final touch.
Mine didn’t seem to come out with as much soupiness as Ani’s photo shows. But never the less, this is so very fresh, hearty and delicious. It’s simply great!
PrintRAW VEGGIE CHILI
Ingredients
- 3 cups tomatoes (I used roma and grape)
- 1 small red bell pepper (orange would be great too), diced
- 1 large celery stalk, diced
- 1/2 yellow or red onion, diced
- 1 small zucchini, diced
- 1 corn off the cob
- 1 – 2 garlic cloves, minced
- cilantro (as much as you like), chopped
- 1 – 2 teaspoon chili powder, to taste
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon oregano, fresh or dried
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, to taste
Nut Meat
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 cup mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons coriander
- 1 teaspoon coconut amino’s, tamari, bragg’s or 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, to taste
Instructions
Vegetables: Prepare vegetables and combine all ingredients in large size bowl. Place 1/2 or so of the mix into a food processor and blend until pureed. Return puree to diced vegetables and toss well.
Nut Meat: Place all ingredients into food processor and pulse until crumbly. You don’t want to over blend or it will be a paste.
To serve: place vegetable chili in bowls and top with nut meat adding any additional garnishes you like.
Serves 2 generously, or 4 smaller portions. Store leftovers, if any, in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Chili will last for 5 to 6 days. Nut meat will last up to 2 to 3 days, depending on the freshness of the mushrooms. Before eating let sit at room temp as it tastes best this way.
Enjoy the freshness!
stacey says
i enjoyed this so much! thank you!
Michelle Wilton says
I have made this and it is delicious and so fresh. Thankyou!
Anonymous says
I am your newest fan! I just tried this recipe and it was DELICIOUS!!! I made a few slight variations. Added a smudge of lime juice and a jalapeño to the the tomato-chili. I spiced the nut meat with cumin, chili powder, and red cayenne. The recipe is versatile and SO TASTY!!!
julie@thesimpleveganista says
Wonderful! You addition sounds delicious. I will have to try it myself next time. Cheers :)
lillian says
This is my very first raw recipe and it is so delicious! I omitted the tomatoes and zucchini because I didn't have any on hand. Thanks for the recipe!
julie@thesimpleveganista says
Yes, this is a great raw recipe…so filling and flavorful! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Cheers :)
Grace Styklunas says
What food processor do you use?
julie@thesimpleveganista says
Hi Grace, I now use the Cuisinart Elite that was gifted to me a year ago. It has been a great processor so far! I would look for it on sale. The one shown here is an older one that was a very reasonable price and did fairly well for most things (I can't rememeber the brand). I love my Cuisinart!
SaraSue59 says
Made this for dinner tonight and put it over a bed of lettuce. Drizzled the Lime Cilantro Sour Cream on top, it was delicious!
Thank you!
Julie says
That's sounds wonderful! Thank you for sharing and giving us all some more inspiration on how to enjoy this recipe. :)
AUBREY @ Project Lovegood says
I found this recipe via "Finding Vegan" and am now a new follower! I'm on a whole foods plant-based diet and vegan to the core. I have some recipes on my blog too but I know I'll be frequenting yours. I just pinned this one and definitely plan to try it! Thanks for sharing!
~Aubrey
Project Lovegood
Julie says
Hi Aubrey! Glad we connected, you have some wonderful recipes on your blog so I will visit you as well. Keep it up!
You will love this raw chili…it's so fresh and clean…I'm making it today as a matter of fact. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do! Cheers :)
lysa jordan says
What an amazing and original recipe. This looks totally delicious:)
Anonymous says
This looks DEVINE!!!
Julie says
Yes, it was! Hope you get a chance to try it soon. :)