Tofu Chili
Tofu Chili is a high-protein stew or soup recipe ready in 35 min. It makes 3 servings, each 470 kcal with 42 g protein. Beginner level, 18 ingredients.
Adapted from a home cook's recipe and measured by Cookpath.
- 35 mintotal
- Beginnerlevel
- 470kcal a serving
- 42 gprotein
What is Tofu Chili
A tomato and bean chili where shredded, oven-baked tofu stands in for the meat.
- Stews & soups · Vegetarian
- Sautéing & stir-fry
- Baking
- Needs oven
How to make Tofu Chili
Tips from the cook
- If you skip baking the tofu, crumble it into the pot with the onion and cook it there.
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Sides from Cookpath that balance this dish, the same picks the app suggests.
Tofu Chili substitutions
Out of something, or cooking around an allergy. Each swap was checked against a source.
Firm tofu0 option
Soy sauce2 options
- Tamari (labelled gluten-free) 1:1
Still soy.
Still contains soy.
- Coconut aminos 1:1 (sweeter, use a bit more salt)
Less salty; dark, sold in health-food aisles.
Vegetable stock2 options
- Celery-free vegetable stock (check label) 1:1 by volume
- Water + salt + pinch of herbs 1:1
Less depth.
Chilli powder2 options
- Sweet paprika + pinch of cumin same volume
No heat.
- Smoked paprika (mild) 1:1
Smoky, not hot.
Red onion2 options
- Spring onion (white part), thin use 2 spring onions per 1/4 red onion
Milder; still allium.
- Leave out leave out (optional salad garnish only)
Jalapeño1 option
- Green bell pepper 1:1
No heat.
Fresh coriander2 options
- Flat-leaf parsley + squeeze of lime 1:1
Less citrus.
- Mint or Thai basil use 3/4
Minty.
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