Hi friends, who's got a good vegetarian/vegan chili recipe? After eating mostly @strawberry 's veggie soup for days and enjoying myself I'm trying significantly cut down on meat. That being said, how do you make a good meatless chili? I've tried meat substitutes like beyond beef but those were super dry, and one squash based recipe was extremely bland and not really chili. I currently only own some pans, one small pot (like 4 inches tall) and a crock pot.
I already don't like cheese or sour cream and don't really use butter so that makes the vegan part easier.
I'd personally go with beans instead of meat substitute unless you have found one you really like.
I'd also suggest a few squares of dark choc added after the tomatoes and about half a pint of dark beer to bring out the flavour.
Squash (and jackfruit if u use it) I have found to be a big flavour sponge, so if u use em add more spices and herbs would be my suggestion.
Key to chilli is time. You want it to simmer for a while and to be honest if u can stick it in the fridge and reheat it it tends to taste even better.