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  3. Cauliflower Chili

Cauliflower Chili

Black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, and mushrooms make it extra hearty!

By Ree DrummondPublished: Aug 20, 2024
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pioneer woman cauliflower chili in a bowl
Ryan Liebe
Yields:
4 - 6 serving(s)
Prep Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp.

    olive oil

  • 1

    medium red onion, chopped 

  • 1

    large sweet potato, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

  • 4

    garlic cloves, chopped

  • 1 1/2 cups

    cremini mushrooms, roughly chopped

  • 1/2

    head cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets (about 3 cups)

  • 1 tsp.

    kosher salt, plus more to taste

  • 1 Tbsp.

    chili powder

  • 2 tsp.

    ground cumin

  • 2 tsp.

    smoked paprika

  • 1 tsp.

    dried oregano

  • 2 Tbsp.

    soy sauce

  • 1 Tbsp.

    packed dark brown sugar

  • 1

    28-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained

  • 1 cup

    tomato puree

  • 2 cups

    vegetable broth

  • 1

    bay leaf

  • 1

    15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1

    15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1

    15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

  • Black pepper, to taste

  • 1/8 tsp.

    cayenne pepper (optional)

  • Chopped fresh cilantro, chopped avocado, and lime wedges, for serving

Directions

    1. Step 1Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the red onion, sweet potato and garlic and cook, stirring, until starting to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cauliflower, season with the salt and cook until softened, 3 to 4 more minutes. 
    2. Step 2Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika and oregano to the pot and stir to coat the vegetables, about 1 minute. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the soy sauce and brown sugar. Cook, stirring, until everything is fully combined and browned, about 1 more minute. 
    3. Step 3Add the diced tomatoes, tomato puree, vegetable broth and bay leaf to the pot. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and add all the beans. Cook until the chili is slightly thickened, 7 to 8 minutes. Discard the bay leaf. Taste and add more salt, black pepper and the cayenne, if desired. Serve with cilantro, avocado and lime wedges. 
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