@@r.m5883 The hell? Why did you say something as ridiculous is that? Do you have any idea how many people and cultures in this world don’t eat meat? They aren’t all “activists.” in fact, very few non-meat eaters are activists. Moreover, forgoing meat is healthier - this vegetarian chili he made is much healthier for him and everyone than a meat-based chili. There’s nothing whatsoever to knock about eating healthier, to live longer. We only get one precious life!
I loved it. The extra oomph of the last clip more than made up for the lack of meat too. It didn’t just hit as hard, you nailed it! Now I need this as a new life coping skill tho dammit.
This is perfect. I've made it a goal to eat only vegetarian lunches, and now that I am growing slightly sick of 'chickpea curry,' I was literally thinking: "I should try meatless-chili." Thank you, Brian!
The best tip I've ever gotten for chili is letting it completely cool down and then reheat it. It just brings everything together so much better for some reason, it's incredible.
I've made a ton of vegetarian chili recipes and this is by far the best I've had. Anyone who's using chipotle peppers in adobo and cocoa powder... You know they know what they're doing. The additional seasonings at the end really brought everything together. Thank you so much!
Always appreciate weeknight vegetarian meals as during the week I am vegetarian! Thanks for this I'll deffo try it out! Love Chilli and love how well it freezes!
Made this on the weekend - delicious! Careful though, this recipe makes a lot, probably enough for 10-12 people (still got leftovers for tomorrow and another 2 portions in the freezer :P)! A couple of changes to make it less spicy: - Use a green bellpepper (about 150g) instead of the pablano - Use just 1tsp chile powder + 2 tsp ground paprika (additional to the smoked paprika powder) - Omit the hot sauce (didn't want to buy any just for this dish) Even with two chipotle peppers there was only a very small amount of heat, definitely suitable for people who don't like food that's too spicy.
If anyone hasnt tried this, I almost always add carrots into my chili now. I love the sweetness, flavor, and texture they bring. Plus any excuse to pile up chili with more vegetables is always a solid move, imo.
@@NicholasSandar Yes, I add them in the beginning so I can also caramelize them as well! Adds an even sweeter flavor, and if you have the dice size, say twice the size of the pepper/onion, they will still have a bit of bite to them! It might take some trial and error to get it the way you want between the flavor, dice size, and texture.
@@NicholasSandar I've read that carrots are the only vegetable that are better for you cooked than raw. Given them ample time to soften. So add them early. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
@@danielmoore6510 I can vouch for their taste, in fact, my bolognese-likes are between 50 an 80 % carrots. Turns out they're really, really good in just about everything. It gives the dish a distinct color and some might find it too sweet, depending on the ratio... but yeah, carrots are great and do not mind a bit of cooking.
A fellow St. Louisian here. I made this recipe last night following the directions precisely. It had realy great flavor and depth. I will definately make this again and maybe add meat. I wasn't a fan of the corn though, next time I will omit it. Just my preference. Thanks for the recipe Brian. I found your channel by accident and have been enjoying your content.
I made this and it was so delicious! One of the best recipes I have ever made, the consistency is super good, the taste is so nice and smokey. The lentils were such a good addition. I didn't even notice they were there while eating, they became part of the sauce.Thank you so much!
Hi Brian, I use a lot of red lentils but never thought of using it as a thickener for a chili (I love the idea) and using the coco powder is just genius .... thanks for the tips. You were right when you said no one adds seasning in the end like you did but now I will
Always wash your lentils! They can have little stones in them (I doubt that’s a problem with Bob's) but they are also starchy. Just wash until water is clear, like rice. Lentils can also be quite gassy if not properly rinsed. Love that you added lentils! Never occurred to me…( kinda why I’m here 😊)
I'm making this tonight. I can't wait! Update: it was awesome. Highly recommend. As a dietitian this hits on all the levels: delicious, nutritious, and satisfying.
This was so delicious! I love that your recipes don't use obscure ingredients or methods that are unrealistic for a home cook, but the finished products are really elevated compared to what I would make on my own. You are getting me out of a takeout rut and back into the kitchen with these Weeknighting recipes! I would buy a Weeknighting cookbook for sure.
I made this yesterday along with my standard beef chilli. It was a hit with our semi-veggie friends and I think I actually preferred it to the meat one.
Absolutely brilliant recipe. The cacao brings depth, and the apple cider brings sharp- and sweetness. If you dont have the habanero for the base, I found that sun-dried tomato is a decent alternative. Use some of the oil as well and youre set!
Hey. Thanks so much for this great recipe! I finally made it today and it was fantastic! I am sure that tomorrow it will be even better once everything soaks together overnight. My partner and I try to eat vegetarian a lot, but it does get mundane some weeks. I love the spices. I have never put chipotle or poblano peppers in my Chili but I will from now on! I made some homemade cornbread to go with your perfect chili. I did NOT miss the meat! Cheers, Peace and Blessings!
I made this last night and really enjoyed it. Thank you Brian. The lentils gave a surprising feel and texture to the chili. Great idea that I’ll use in other recipes too. Keep up the good work.
Love this video, really makes me wanna try this! Like your style of speaking; you come across as interesting to listen and ‘real-sounding’, unlike so many other YT videos….which have bored-sounding, monotone person.
Thank you for sharing this version. I personally use dark chocolate instead of cocoa to give some velvetiness and I always use cinnamon, I really recommend it.
I'll also add some strong brewed coffee if I have any left over from the morning. This next one sounds crazy, but during peach season, adding some finely minced ripe peach instead of sugar is truly delicious in chili. Learned this trick from a chef a long time ago and it's really good. I'm not makingchili that often during summer... I guess canned peach would work too.
This looks fantastic. I like subbing in red lentils into anything that calls for ground beef, like spaghetti sauce. Chopping up a bunch of mushrooms and adding them in brings a good meaty texture too.
Made this just now. Fantastic. Thank you. I left out the oil, so didn’t sauté anything. Put all the tomatoes and broth and chipotle in the pot and zapped with the hand blender until smooth. Then added aromatics, spices etc according to the recipe. One of the best chilis I’ve ever made, meat or not.
Really excited to try this, I've never been too impressed with veggie chili. This might be just what I need to get through what is hopefully the last cold, rainy week of the spring before it starts getting warm again.
Made this for a work potluck today and everyone has said it’s great! Nice to offer something up that’s tasty and everyone can enjoy! First time making one your recipes and won’t be the last! Thank you!
I tried this recipe! It's so perfect...I even added some marinated roasted paneer and served as a dip with naan bites...super hit at my party...and then main course was your deep dish pizza with a veggie twist...you are simply amazing 👏 😊
I've been stockpiling quite a few of your videos in a "Recipes" playlist I made, but this is the first one I've had a chance to make so far and the flavor is fantastic. I'm looking forward to trying out some of the other videos I've saved.
Love the heat, added some Thai chili peppers that I had on hand which worked well with the recipe! Yields just enough to feed a volunteer fire company 😋
Right on cue! My mother-in-law made this Mexican pan bread thing over the weekend that was awesome, and after that I wanted to make chili... Thank you!
BRIAN....I noticed you like to use DiNapoli tomatoes a lot. I suggest Cento. DiNapoli had citric acid and added tomato juice. Cento just has tomatoes, sea salt, and basil only
Glad to see another vegetarian recipe showing up on here! I'm not strictly vegetarian, but my fiancée is, so Im basically vegetarian because (a) I don't care either way, and (b) it's way easier for me to only cook one thing for dinner. Keep 'em coming! Thanks, Brian!
Made this because meat is expensive, I work long hours, and this is meal-prep and fridge-container friendly. Abso-fricko-lutely epic. This recipe lasted me lunch and dinner for a week, and then just lunch for two weeks. It's so good I don't mind eating it on repeat. Thank you!
Made this today, cuz I had to cook for a family where someone had surgery today, sooooooo..totally burned the lentils ( I used green which took forever), made brown rice in the IP to make it go further (added butter and thyme for presentation), and alas almost 45min later the lentils weren't tasty, sooooo.... I proceeded with the beans, corn and sauce seasonings, sauteed, for a few extra minutes, and SOMEHOW it's delicious!! no lie! I just finished eating a bowl and can't believe how it came together at the last minute. Needless to say, THANKS!
Just made this today! Nothing like brisk 95 degree day to make you crave steaming-hot chili. But this recipe is AWESOME. So satisfying and flavorful-we loved it! 👏👏👏 Brian
This is the best channel for the best recipes and the best written instructions. Also the best speed, and best entertainment. Recently found this channel and was able to cancel almost all of the tedious other ones. Thanks - for being so darn smart!
You were right, I didn't miss the meat or even want cornbread/bread with this (I did doubt you brieflu). This was an immensely satisfying meal-- way better than any vegetarian chili I've ever tried at restaurant or made before! It somehow is rich without being heavy. Love this series! I made it out of desperation and it was awesome/didn't take that much time, brainspace or dishes! Now I have lunches for the week!
Great video as always, cant wait to try this out! Also, if you want to avoid using the bean liquid (I know it can cause indigestion for some people) agar-agar powder can replicate the thickening power you usually get from gelatin in a meat chili, and its good at replicating that gelatin mouthfeel that's hard to replicate with starch.
This is the first time I tried one of your recipes and it was awesome! It actually made me feel like I’m in love with the world 😘🌎 thank you very much! 🙏🏽
It is clearly notched up version of mine. My question. 1)poblanos 2) smoked jalapenos 3) chili powder 4) smoked paprika 5) hot sauce. Five different spicy heat sources. Do all of those play the same note but on a different instrument? In my chili - Im basically going chili powder or ground dried chili pepper if I can find it.
Lentils were a great addition to this recipe, they create a different texture replacing the beef. It was spicy and salty and a little sweet and, a squeeze of lime juice finished it off with a really nice kick of tang. Thanks again Brian!
Just made this and have to say this is a fantastic veggie Chili. Highly recommend! I added a good handful of fresh jalapeños and man, this is a ripper!
This looks really excellent - tough to get that thickness when I make veggie chilis - super stoked to try this. Huge shout for showing how you'd go about making a veggie stock sometime!
I did this chili on friday, a pre-Halloween celebration. It was much appriciated among the company and I have plenty over. I even baked my own bread during the day so had fresh bread to serve with this dish. Great recepie :) Thank you!
Thanks for another killer recipe! While I watch a lot of home-cooking youtubers, you’re the only one who’s recipes I make regularly. Made this tonight with a side of cornbread and it did not disappoint. I was a bit hesitant about the cocoa but I can confirm it does not taste chocolatey! I probably should’ve halved this recipe for my household of 2. I see a lot of leftover chili lunches in my future…
Late to the vid but a chef's tip I picked up when using tinned tomatoes and stock, is empty the tomatoes first then pour the stock into the empty tin to rinse out the remaining toms that inevitably get left behind.
Instead of coco powder you could also use a few pieces of dark chocolate. That is my go to, along with a small expresso. Also a can of beer give alot of 'body' to the chili, without tasting like beer soup. :-) Lager or stout work well. Or even a mexican beer. Sound kinda weird, but it taste really good.
I’ve been making a “white” chili with no tomato but with chicken, green chili, corn and cannelinis (with the bean water) for years that, while good, still doesn’t quite hit perfectly. I’d love to see how you’d tackle it in your series of chilis.
I would appreciate that. Poultry does not have the same kind of protein structure as beans or red meat and sometimes does not stand up to long cooking.
I see you used Biano di Napoli tomatoes. I ordered Pizzeria Bianco Rosa pizzas via a big online food purveyor and those arrived last Friday. OMG! The best pizza I have ever had - hands down. I am not new to good quality pizza but this is nothing short of amazing! Thanks for sharing the tricks to veggie chili and all of your other wonder-filled tips, Mr. Lagerstom!
Great this solidified what I always thought about for vegetarian chili is to just go ahead and add some of the canned kidney bean juice along with the beans to make it thicker. I've always thought that that makes sense but everybody recommend not to do it but I'm definitely going to do it now.
Another great recipe, thank you. Perfectly seasoned, great texture. The lentils are a brilliant way to get body (and quickly). Have made a few veggie chilis in the past and this one is better than all of them by a long shot.
I've been making a tomato pasta sauce with red lentils. The lentils add a nice texture and fuller taste, as well as being a good source of protein and B vitamins.
Made this chili this weekend - very tasty! Thank you. Only puzzled by the recipe showing 250g of onion being the same as 4 cups. My 250g turned out less than 3 cups, like the amount you showed in the deli container. Thanks for all your content. We've learned so much.
Another W! Was wondering what to make for dinner last night, saw this post and knew I had my answer. My kids were wondering "where's the meat, dad?!" but my vegetarian wife really appreciated this. Excellent flavor and has that "chili" consistency that I love.
Just made it 🎉 it was great if a little looser than I hoped but I’d left out one Tim black beans and a few less lentils, amazing flavours though! And lots left over to freeze 😊
Nice. Would love to see more vegetarian and plant based recipes.
He’s a chef not an activist
Me too!
@@r.m5883
The hell? Why did you say something as ridiculous is that? Do you have any idea how many people and cultures in this world don’t eat meat? They aren’t all “activists.” in fact, very few non-meat eaters are activists. Moreover, forgoing meat is healthier - this vegetarian chili he made is much healthier for him and everyone than a meat-based chili. There’s nothing whatsoever to knock about eating healthier, to live longer. We only get one precious life!
@@anti-ethniccleansing465 not one culture in history has been vegan. That tells you everything you need to know right there
@@r.m5883
That’s not true.
This "Weeknighting" series was a great idea, and you're always a blast to watch.
🤙🏻🤙🏻thanks Michael as always for the comment
@@BrianLagerstrom Heck yeah!
I loved it. The extra oomph of the last clip more than made up for the lack of meat too. It didn’t just hit as hard, you nailed it! Now I need this as a new life coping skill tho dammit.
We simply need more recipes for this series.
@@pitor1857 Easy Pitor, you know there coming.
This is perfect. I've made it a goal to eat only vegetarian lunches, and now that I am growing slightly sick of 'chickpea curry,' I was literally thinking: "I should try meatless-chili." Thank you, Brian!
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The best tip I've ever gotten for chili is letting it completely cool down and then reheat it. It just brings everything together so much better for some reason, it's incredible.
I've made a ton of vegetarian chili recipes and this is by far the best I've had. Anyone who's using chipotle peppers in adobo and cocoa powder... You know they know what they're doing. The additional seasonings at the end really brought everything together. Thank you so much!
Always appreciate weeknight vegetarian meals as during the week I am vegetarian! Thanks for this I'll deffo try it out! Love Chilli and love how well it freezes!
Made this on the weekend - delicious! Careful though, this recipe makes a lot, probably enough for 10-12 people (still got leftovers for tomorrow and another 2 portions in the freezer :P)!
A couple of changes to make it less spicy:
- Use a green bellpepper (about 150g) instead of the pablano
- Use just 1tsp chile powder + 2 tsp ground paprika (additional to the smoked paprika powder)
- Omit the hot sauce (didn't want to buy any just for this dish)
Even with two chipotle peppers there was only a very small amount of heat, definitely suitable for people who don't like food that's too spicy.
If anyone hasnt tried this, I almost always add carrots into my chili now. I love the sweetness, flavor, and texture they bring. Plus any excuse to pile up chili with more vegetables is always a solid move, imo.
How long does it take to cook them? Would you add them in the beginning with the poblano? Or later?
@@NicholasSandar Yes, I add them in the beginning so I can also caramelize them as well! Adds an even sweeter flavor, and if you have the dice size, say twice the size of the pepper/onion, they will still have a bit of bite to them!
It might take some trial and error to get it the way you want between the flavor, dice size, and texture.
I tend to use the holy trinity for chili and Bolognese almost all the time
@@NicholasSandar I've read that carrots are the only vegetable that are better for you cooked than raw. Given them ample time to soften. So add them early. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
@@danielmoore6510 I can vouch for their taste, in fact, my bolognese-likes are between 50 an 80 % carrots. Turns out they're really, really good in just about everything. It gives the dish a distinct color and some might find it too sweet, depending on the ratio... but yeah, carrots are great and do not mind a bit of cooking.
Love everything about this one, Brian!
🙏🙏🙏thanks dood.
love your channel. mangia
A fellow St. Louisian here. I made this recipe last night following the directions precisely. It had realy great flavor and depth. I will definately make this again and maybe add meat. I wasn't a fan of the corn though, next time I will omit it. Just my preference. Thanks for the recipe Brian. I found your channel by accident and have been enjoying your content.
I made this and it was so delicious! One of the best recipes I have ever made, the consistency is super good, the taste is so nice and smokey. The lentils were such a good addition. I didn't even notice they were there while eating, they became part of the sauce.Thank you so much!
Hi Brian, I use a lot of red lentils but never thought of using it as a thickener for a chili (I love the idea) and using the coco powder is just genius .... thanks for the tips. You were right when you said no one adds seasning in the end like you did but now I will
Awesome! Thanks Sammy
I made this today Brian. It's absolutely delicious 😋. Thanks so much!
Always wash your lentils! They can have little stones in them (I doubt that’s a problem with Bob's) but they are also starchy. Just wash until water is clear, like rice. Lentils can also be quite gassy if not properly rinsed.
Love that you added lentils! Never occurred to me…( kinda why I’m here 😊)
Thank you for making this for all the vegetarians out there 🥺❤️
Hands down my favorite cooking channel on TH-cam
I'm making this tonight. I can't wait!
Update: it was awesome. Highly recommend.
As a dietitian this hits on all the levels: delicious, nutritious, and satisfying.
Made this chili last night, and OMG it was delicious. I loved it, I will be making this from now on 🤤🤤🤤🤤
Tastes great! I second the vote for more vegetarian and plant-based meals. Thanks!
This was so delicious! I love that your recipes don't use obscure ingredients or methods that are unrealistic for a home cook, but the finished products are really elevated compared to what I would make on my own. You are getting me out of a takeout rut and back into the kitchen with these Weeknighting recipes! I would buy a Weeknighting cookbook for sure.
Bri! This is another banger! Absolutely delicious!
I made this yesterday along with my standard beef chilli. It was a hit with our semi-veggie friends and I think I actually preferred it to the meat one.
Absolutely brilliant recipe. The cacao brings depth, and the apple cider brings sharp- and sweetness. If you dont have the habanero for the base, I found that sun-dried tomato is a decent alternative. Use some of the oil as well and youre set!
Hey. Thanks so much for this great recipe! I finally made it today and it was fantastic! I am sure that tomorrow it will be even better once everything soaks together overnight. My partner and I try to eat vegetarian a lot, but it does get mundane some weeks. I love the spices. I have never put chipotle or poblano peppers in my Chili but I will from now on! I made some homemade cornbread to go with your perfect chili. I did NOT miss the meat! Cheers, Peace and Blessings!
I made this last night and really enjoyed it. Thank you Brian. The lentils gave a surprising feel and texture to the chili. Great idea that I’ll use in other recipes too. Keep up the good work.
Love this video, really makes me wanna try this! Like your style of speaking; you come across as interesting to listen and ‘real-sounding’, unlike so many other YT videos….which have bored-sounding, monotone person.
Thank you for sharing this version. I personally use dark chocolate instead of cocoa to give some velvetiness and I always use cinnamon, I really recommend it.
I'll also add some strong brewed coffee if I have any left over from the morning. This next one sounds crazy, but during peach season, adding some finely minced ripe peach instead of sugar is truly delicious in chili. Learned this trick from a chef a long time ago and it's really good. I'm not makingchili that often during summer... I guess canned peach would work too.
I’d love to see more vegetarian or even vegan recipes. Love this channel!
This looks fantastic. I like subbing in red lentils into anything that calls for ground beef, like spaghetti sauce. Chopping up a bunch of mushrooms and adding them in brings a good meaty texture too.
My first test had chopped mushrooms and it was pretty good but It didn’t make the cut
Made this just now. Fantastic. Thank you. I left out the oil, so didn’t sauté anything. Put all the tomatoes and broth and chipotle in the pot and zapped with the hand blender until smooth. Then added aromatics, spices etc according to the recipe. One of the best chilis I’ve ever made, meat or not.
For someone who don’t eat beef but really into chills… This is a boon, definitely trying this weekend. I am stoked. 🙂🙃
Wow..... I'm absolutely loving this.... I'm shook over the red lentils..... Ive gotta try this .... omg.....it looks delish..... ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Weeknighting videos are the most helpful for me.
Really excited to try this, I've never been too impressed with veggie chili. This might be just what I need to get through what is hopefully the last cold, rainy week of the spring before it starts getting warm again.
Made this for a work potluck today and everyone has said it’s great! Nice to offer something up that’s tasty and everyone can enjoy! First time making one your recipes and won’t be the last! Thank you!
Looks AMAZING! Can't wait to try this one. Thanks for doing a veggie recipe!
I tried this recipe! It's so perfect...I even added some marinated roasted paneer and served as a dip with naan bites...super hit at my party...and then main course was your deep dish pizza with a veggie twist...you are simply amazing 👏 😊
Yes. All my prayers have been heard 🙏 Thank you Brian
I've been stockpiling quite a few of your videos in a "Recipes" playlist I made, but this is the first one I've had a chance to make so far and the flavor is fantastic. I'm looking forward to trying out some of the other videos I've saved.
Oh my. Made this over the weekend. OUTSTANDING.
My wife and I have been watching your channel for quite some time. First time making one of your dishes. We loved it!
Love the heat, added some Thai chili peppers that I had on hand which worked well with the recipe! Yields just enough to feed a volunteer fire company 😋
Right on cue! My mother-in-law made this Mexican pan bread thing over the weekend that was awesome, and after that I wanted to make chili... Thank you!
BRIAN....I noticed you like to use DiNapoli tomatoes a lot. I suggest Cento. DiNapoli had citric acid and added tomato juice. Cento just has tomatoes, sea salt, and basil only
might have to try this, this looks amazing, normally im one that likes meat in mine but with this veggie version, looks great.
looks great one I will try. Thank you for the recipe.
I can't wait to try this recipe! Thank you for sharing your talent with the world! Blessings to all in love and light! 🙏🏼💜🙏🏼💙🙏🏼🧡🙏🏼💛🙏🏼💚🙏🏼
Glad to see another vegetarian recipe showing up on here! I'm not strictly vegetarian, but my fiancée is, so Im basically vegetarian because (a) I don't care either way, and (b) it's way easier for me to only cook one thing for dinner. Keep 'em coming! Thanks, Brian!
Made this because meat is expensive, I work long hours, and this is meal-prep and fridge-container friendly. Abso-fricko-lutely epic. This recipe lasted me lunch and dinner for a week, and then just lunch for two weeks. It's so good I don't mind eating it on repeat. Thank you!
I’m making this right now and it smells incredible!
If you don't have lentils you can use quinoa instead.
I tried it and the recipe came together nicely.
Finallyyyy ! i've been craving chilli for forever now so i have to try it !
Thank you !
I made this for dinner tonight it was amazing!
Made this today, cuz I had to cook for a family where someone had surgery today, sooooooo..totally burned the lentils ( I used green which took forever), made brown rice in the IP to make it go further (added butter and thyme for presentation), and alas almost 45min later the lentils weren't tasty, sooooo.... I proceeded with the beans, corn and sauce seasonings, sauteed, for a few extra minutes, and SOMEHOW it's delicious!! no lie! I just finished eating a bowl and can't believe how it came together at the last minute. Needless to say, THANKS!
Its delicious ! very smokey flavor with the chipotle un abodo thank you for sharing this
Just made this today! Nothing like brisk 95 degree day to make you crave steaming-hot chili. But this recipe is AWESOME. So satisfying and flavorful-we loved it! 👏👏👏 Brian
Also made the poblano/cheddar cornbread to go with it. Fantastic combo.
This is the best channel for the best recipes and the best written instructions. Also the best speed, and best entertainment. Recently found this channel and was able to cancel almost all of the tedious other ones. Thanks - for being so darn smart!
Cooked it today and it was realllly tasty and flavorful!!! Thx for the recipe bro:)
You were right, I didn't miss the meat or even want cornbread/bread with this (I did doubt you brieflu). This was an immensely satisfying meal-- way better than any vegetarian chili I've ever tried at restaurant or made before! It somehow is rich without being heavy. Love this series! I made it out of desperation and it was awesome/didn't take that much time, brainspace or dishes! Now I have lunches for the week!
Big up the veggie meals Bri we love a veggie weeknight meal 🤟 looks delicious can't wait to try it 🌱💚
Vegetarian here, big ups for the recipe & demonstration!! PS looking amazing in this video, good sir! Hair especially on point
Just made another huge pot of this. Still the best chilli I've ever tasted!
Great video as always, cant wait to try this out!
Also, if you want to avoid using the bean liquid (I know it can cause indigestion for some people) agar-agar powder can replicate the thickening power you usually get from gelatin in a meat chili, and its good at replicating that gelatin mouthfeel that's hard to replicate with starch.
This is the first time I tried one of your recipes and it was awesome! It actually made me feel like I’m in love with the world 😘🌎 thank you very much! 🙏🏽
It is clearly notched up version of mine. My question. 1)poblanos 2) smoked jalapenos 3) chili powder 4) smoked paprika 5) hot sauce. Five different spicy heat sources. Do all of those play the same note but on a different instrument? In my chili - Im basically going chili powder or ground dried chili pepper if I can find it.
Lentils were a great addition to this recipe, they create a different texture replacing the beef. It was spicy and salty and a little sweet and, a squeeze of lime juice finished it off with a really nice kick of tang. Thanks again Brian!
Just made this and have to say this is a fantastic veggie Chili. Highly recommend!
I added a good handful of fresh jalapeños and man, this is a ripper!
I am French but you hautely spot it every time !!!!!
This looks really excellent - tough to get that thickness when I make veggie chilis - super stoked to try this.
Huge shout for showing how you'd go about making a veggie stock sometime!
Love this! I would love to see a video of how you grocery shop/pantry staples you keep on hand to cook on the fly! :)
Keeping the bean juice as a thickener is genius. I might use that somewhere else too.
I did this chili on friday, a pre-Halloween celebration. It was much appriciated among the company and I have plenty over. I even baked my own bread during the day so had fresh bread to serve with this dish. Great recepie :) Thank you!
Yes! I love an extra veggie recipe! Thanks Bri, will make that some day :)
Thanks for another killer recipe! While I watch a lot of home-cooking youtubers, you’re the only one who’s recipes I make regularly. Made this tonight with a side of cornbread and it did not disappoint. I was a bit hesitant about the cocoa but I can confirm it does not taste chocolatey! I probably should’ve halved this recipe for my household of 2. I see a lot of leftover chili lunches in my future…
excited to prep this for work lunch
Late to the vid but a chef's tip I picked up when using tinned tomatoes and stock, is empty the tomatoes first then pour the stock into the empty tin to rinse out the remaining toms that inevitably get left behind.
I've been doing my vegetarian chili this way *except* the bean juice and cocoa powder so I'm excited to try this out and see/taste the difference :)
I'm wondering about substituting beetroot powder for the chocolate. Something with body but not the sweetness.
Instead of coco powder you could also use a few pieces of dark chocolate.
That is my go to, along with a small expresso.
Also a can of beer give alot of 'body' to the chili, without tasting like beer soup. :-)
Lager or stout work well. Or even a mexican beer.
Sound kinda weird, but it taste really good.
@@jacobsvoboda368 cocoa powder is not sweet? oO
Puy/green lentils along with red are good to add too!!! Meaty!!!
Trying to incorporate more vegetarian meals into my diet. This couldn't have come at a better time!
It's like you read my google searches 😅 Can't wait to try this, thanks!
OMG Thank you! I was waiting for you to post a dark side recipe. I knew my prayers would be answered one day. Finally!
Pro move using the cocoa powder! I've been perfecting my (meat) chili recipe for years now and that's one big key ingredient. Love the channel!
I’ve been making a “white” chili with no tomato but with chicken, green chili, corn and cannelinis (with the bean water) for years that, while good, still doesn’t quite hit perfectly. I’d love to see how you’d tackle it in your series of chilis.
I would appreciate that. Poultry does not have the same kind of protein structure as beans or red meat and sometimes does not stand up to long cooking.
I see you used Biano di Napoli tomatoes. I ordered Pizzeria Bianco Rosa pizzas via a big online food purveyor and those arrived last Friday. OMG! The best pizza I have ever had - hands down. I am not new to good quality pizza but this is nothing short of amazing! Thanks for sharing the tricks to veggie chili and all of your other wonder-filled tips, Mr. Lagerstom!
I like your style Bri. Keeping things simple but maintaining a high standard :)
Looks so yummy, I can't wait to try it. It's the dance at the end for me lol.. Love it.
Hello Tiffany
Great this solidified what I always thought about for vegetarian chili is to just go ahead and add some of the canned kidney bean juice along with the beans to make it thicker. I've always thought that that makes sense but everybody recommend not to do it but I'm definitely going to do it now.
This looks so good! I’m on the road to vegetarianism and it is no easy road. This looks like a good one to have in my arsenal. Thanks, Brian!
Made this today. It's awesome! I switched out the corn for sweet potato, otherwise followed recipe to the letter. My new favorite chili recipe.
This looks really good. I can’t wait to try it.
Another great recipe, thank you. Perfectly seasoned, great texture. The lentils are a brilliant way to get body (and quickly). Have made a few veggie chilis in the past and this one is better than all of them by a long shot.
The cocoa is a game changer in any chili. Good call!
This was an absolute banger. Would do again and will do again. Thanks for the help with my vegetarian friends.
I've been making a tomato pasta sauce with red lentils. The lentils add a nice texture and fuller taste, as well as being a good source of protein and B vitamins.
I am definitely going to try this very simple and looks delicious!! Great job on the video, excellent quality and great directing skills.
Made this chili this weekend - very tasty! Thank you. Only puzzled by the recipe showing 250g of onion being the same as 4 cups. My 250g turned out less than 3 cups, like the amount you showed in the deli container. Thanks for all your content. We've learned so much.
Another W! Was wondering what to make for dinner last night, saw this post and knew I had my answer. My kids were wondering "where's the meat, dad?!" but my vegetarian wife really appreciated this. Excellent flavor and has that "chili" consistency that I love.
Glad it worked out for you!
Just made it 🎉 it was great if a little looser than I hoped but I’d left out one Tim black beans and a few less lentils, amazing flavours though! And lots left over to freeze 😊
Ah thank you so much for doing veggie recipes!
My wife makes almost the identical recipe. It's delicious. Minus the coco and adobo.
Excited to try this. Do you think Cocoa would be good in a meat chili recipe?