A nutrient packed vegan chili, with ancient grain sorghum, sweet potato, kidney beans, and a refreshing protein rich tofu sour cream. Taste and comfort in a bowl.

Why You Will Love This Vegan Chili Recipe

Warm: Perfect for the chilly weather, this recipe is both comforting, hearty, and warm.
Delicious: An umami packed base with beans, grains, and veggies and a tangy creamy sour cream that contrasts the spice in a refreshing way. A rich and hearty dish with a balance of sweet, savory, and freshness.
Nutritious: This chili is packed with healthy grains, beans and veggies.

Sorghum Nutrition, Flavor, and Environmental Impact

Sorghum is an ancient grain of African origin that dates back to 8000BC! It’s rich in protein, B vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. It has a nice nutty flavor and can replace other grains in recipes. Sorghum is also great to our environment, requiring 30% less water to grow than other grains!

Ingredients

• Sorghum
• Sweet potato
• Kidney beans (canned)
• Onion
• Garlic
• Bell Pepper
• Tomato paste
• Smoked paprika
• Oregano
• Cumin
• Cinnamon
• Cayenne pepper

Variations and Substitutions

• Sorghum can be replaced for another grain like quinoa.
• Feel free to use whatever bean you prefer. Black beans also work nicely in this recipe.
• Add chopped spinach or kale, or veggies like carrots, zucchini, squash, or whatever you have on hand.

Making a Simple Tofu Sour Cream

A healthy protein-packed alternative to traditional sour cream, plus, it tastes just as good!

• Silk tofu
• Apple cider vinegar
• Lemon
• Garlic powder
• Salt

Optional Toppings

• Chopped fresh cilantro
• Tajin seasoning
• Fresh avocado

Other Warm Recipes You Might Enjoy

• Creamy Roasted Veggie Soup
• Split Pea Soup with Smokey Tempeh
• Cuban Potato and Mushroom Stew
• Brothy White Bean and Bok Choy Soup

We hope you enjoy this recipe. Remember, every step you take towards a plant-based lifestyle is something to be proud of. Whether you’re vegan, trying to eat more plant-based meals, or just here for a delicious recipe –
thank you for being part of the journey with us!

Sorghum Sweet Potato Chili with Tofu Sour Cream

A nutrient packed vegan chili, with ancient grain sorghum, sweet potato, kidney beans, and a refreshing protein rich tofu sour cream.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: Winter Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

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Equipment

• 1 Blender for making tofu sour cream
• 1 large pot

Ingredients

• ▢ ½ cup sorghum
• ▢ 1 large sweet potato
• ▢ 1 can kidney beans
• ▢ 1 onion
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic
• ▢ 1 bell Pepper
• ▢ 1 Tbsp tomato paste (from the tube)
• ▢ 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ▢ 1 tsp oregano
• ▢ 1 tsp cumin
• ▢ ¼ tsp cinnamon
• ▢ ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• ▢ 2 cups vegetable broth
• ▢ oil (for sauteing )

Tofu Sour Cream

• ▢ 1 16oz pkg silk tofu
• ▢ 1 lemon (juiced)
• ▢ 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• ▢ 1 tsp garlic powder
• ▢ salt (to taste)

Instructions

Tofu Sour Cream

• Add all ingredients ( 1 16oz pkg silk tofu, 1 lemon , 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp garlic powder, and salt) to a blender and blend until smooth. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Sorghum Sweet Potato Chili

• Start by cooking ½ cup sorghum according to package directions. Meanwhile, chop the 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 bell Pepper, and 1 large sweet potato.
• Once sorghum is cooked, drain and set aside.
• In a large pot, heat some oil and saute the onion and pepper.
• Add in the garlic and spices (1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp cumin, ¼ tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp cayenne pepper) and let the flavors bloom for about 30 – 60 seconds.
• Add 1 Tbsp tomato paste, 2 cups vegetable broth, 1 can kidney beans, sorghum, and sweet potato, and bring to a boil. If it looks too dry add more vegetable broth.
• Lower heat, partially cover, and simmer for about an hour. Stir once every ten minutes and add more water if it begins to dry out.
• Serve in a bowl with a squeeze of lime juice, cilantro, and a dollop of vegan sour cream.

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