Simple & Spicy Vegan Chili w/ Southern Style Jalapeño Cornbread Muffs

It's that time again! Time for warm soups & carbs :) Haha. Just cause it's warm and comforting doesn't mean it can't be healthy! It most def. can be healthy- & it will be! I'm not feeling well today so this chili is really making things a lot better. I also am almost finished with some other soup recipes that I of course will be sharing with you soon ! For now- enjoy ya'll! 

The Daily Kale's Simple & Spicy Vegan Tempeh Chili 

What you'll need:

• 1 tbsp. coconut oil
• 1 box Black Beans (365- Organic- No salt added)
• 1 box Cannelini Beans (365- Organic- No salt added)
• 1 poblano pepper (chopped)
• 1 can diced fire roasted tomatoes
• 1 onion
• 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 1 package tempeh (crumbled)
• 2 cups water
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 2 tbsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
• salt & pepper (to taste)
• Scallions or cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
• Cashew sour cream (for garnish)

Directions //

Sautee garlic, onion, crumbled tempeh, spices and poblano in the oil for a few minutes. Add in all the other ingredients and bring to a boil while stirring. Once at a boil, bring down to a low simmer and slightly cover for about 40-50 minutes- Checking often. Once finished, make sure to enjoy with some yummy jalapeño cornbread muffs! 
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Southern Style Jalapeño Cornbread Muffs  (Trust me- I'm originally from Georgia.)

• 1 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 cup polenta/grits
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tbsp. ACV
• 1 chia egg (1 tbsp. chia seeds + 3 tbsp. water)
• 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. pink salt
• 1 tbsp. coconut sugar

Directions //

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Make chia egg & set aside.
3. Mix all wet ingredients in a bowl, then mix in a separate bowl- your dry ingredients.
4. After mixing separately the wet & dry ingredients- pour in wet to the dry and mix until smooth.
5. Pour evenly into a muffin tin that has previously been greased with coconut oil.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes.  Until a toothpick will come out clean!