The season is cold and it’s time to warm up inside! You can do this with breath of fire, kapalabhati breathing, meditation, a sauna or Mickey’s Famous Sprout Chili!
This is Caroline’s favorite comfort food, especially Mickey’s Famous Sprout Chili. There were countless days that Caroline worked in her office at The Sprout, the organic juice bar and cafe that Mickey and she opened and ran for 11 years in Mount Pleasant, SC. Her favorite lunch of all time was Mickey’s Famous Sprout Chili with the works which included organic, house made chili topped with avocado, seasoning, vegan cheese, fresh tahini sauce, grilled tofu and a whole lot of love! Enjoy this recipe below!
Chili
Red Onion- one large
Celery- 5 stalks with leaves
Green Pepper- 1
Mushrooms- 2 cups, sliced
Olive Oil- ⅛ cup
Garlic- 4 crushed cloves; 2-5 Tbs powder
Bay Leaves- 3
Chili Powder- 2-5 Tbs
Black Pepper- 1Tbs
Soy Sauce- 2 Tbs
Veggie Boullion- 2 Tbs
Salt- to taste
Parsley or Kale- 2 cups, chopped
Red Kidney Beans- 5 cups, cooked
Tomatoes- 8-10 plum, chopped or 1 tetra pak container of chopped tomatoes
Choice: add a veggie protein like Impossible Burger 12 oz
Love!
Serves 6-8
Always start with adding love first!
Finely chop the red onion, celery, green peppers and mushrooms. Put this all in a stockpot with olive oil. Sautee on medium heat until the onions are translucent (about 15 minutes). Add in soy sauce, veggie bouillon, chilli powder, garlic powder, bay leaves, black pepper and cook until the ingredients are carmelized, but NOT burnt (approximately 5-10 minutes). Add 4 cups of water. Add tomatoes, red beans and veggie protein. If you are adding protein, make sure it is crumbled or finely chopped to add it to the chili. Simmer until tomatoes are broken down. Then add parsley or kale. Salt to taste. You can add your favorite hot sauce for an extra kick!
Additional ways to enjoy:
Serve with vegan cheese, vegan sour cream, chopped up chives, mock bacon, crackers!
Also delicious over a baked potato!
Top with avocado, seasoning, vegan cheese, fresh tahini sauce and grilled tofu for Caroline’s favorite version!