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Vegetarian Baked Bean Chili with Tofu & Kale

A unique dish distinguished by the fresh, simple flavor of tofu and kale, this delightful combination features Bush’s Best® Vegetarian Baked Beans.

  • Prep Time

    25 Mins

  • Cook Time

    45 Mins

  • Serves

    35

INGREDIENTS

  • 1, #10 can Bush’s Best® Bean Pot Vegetarian Baked Beans
  • 3 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 84 oz Tofu, extra firm, drained, cubed
  • 1 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 3 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 4 cups Onions, diced
  • 2 cups Carrots, cut into rondelles
  • 24 oz Sweet corn kernels, frozen
  • ¼ cup Garlic, minced
  • 56 oz Diced canned tomatoes
  • 16 oz Green chilies, diced, canned
  • 30 oz Crushed tomatoes, canned
  • 8 cups Vegetable stock
  • ¼ cup Chipotle peppers in Adobo, minced
  • 12 oz Kale, fresh, chopped
  • ⅔ cup Chili powder
  • ¼ cup Cumin
A small cast iron pan holds vegetarian baked bean chili with tofu and kale, next to three ears of roasted cornDOWNLOAD RECIPE SHEET

INGREDIENTS

  • 1, #10 can Bush’s Best® Bean Pot Vegetarian Baked Beans
  • 3 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 84 oz Tofu, extra firm, drained, cubed
  • 1 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 3 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 4 cups Onions, diced
  • 2 cups Carrots, cut into rondelles
  • 24 oz Sweet corn kernels, frozen
  • ¼ cup Garlic, minced
  • 56 oz Diced canned tomatoes
  • 16 oz Green chilies, diced, canned
  • 30 oz Crushed tomatoes, canned
  • 8 cups Vegetable stock
  • ¼ cup Chipotle peppers in Adobo, minced
  • 12 oz Kale, fresh, chopped
  • ⅔ cup Chili powder
  • ¼ cup Cumin

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large stock pot over medium-high heat, heat 3 Tbsp oil. Add tofu, crushed red pepper flakes and salt. Sear tofu for 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside.
  2. In same sauce pan, reduce heat to medium. Add 3 Tbsp oil. Allow to heat. Add onions, carrots and corn. Sauté for 7 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and sauté an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Add both tomatoes, green chilies, vegetable stock and chipotle peppers. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and allow to simmer. Add the reserved tofu, kale, chili powder and cumin. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Reserve warm.
  3. To serve: In a bowl, ladle 12 oz of chili. Serve.
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