Thicken vegetarian chili?

Question

I made some chili and it tasted good.. but how can I make it more thick, and rich?

Right now its like soup with beans, veggies, and tofu.

Answer 1

You need to simmer it longer to reduce the liquid part. It will also concentrate/intensify the flavor. That's how you thicken soups, chilis, BBQ sauces etc...

Also, always make a double batch and freeze some in single meal portions. In a Ziploc container or something like that you can pop in the micro.

Answer 2

finely grated carrots are a great natural sweetener, and thickener, for chili & spaghetti sauce .....also, you could mash some silken tofu and whisk it in, but it will lighten the color of the chili

Answer 3

Masa flour, cornstarch, or arrowroot will thicken it a bit. Mix any of the three ( about 2 T ) with 1 T water in a bowl, then slowly pour it into the chili, stirring it it.

Works best if the chili is warm.

You can also add in a bit of mashed potato.

Answer 4

You need to simmer it longer to reduce the liquid part. It will also concentrate/intensify the flavor. That's how you thicken soups, chilis, BBQ sauces etc...

Also, always make a double batch and freeze some in single meal portions. In a Ziploc container or something like that you can pop in the micro (a helpful hint Martha Stewart gave me during my prison stint).

Answer 5

I think the longer you slow cook it, the thicker it will become.

I make mine with tomato sauce (usually ragu), fake beef crumbles (morningstar), mushrooms, peppers, corn, squash, raw or dry roasted peanuts, kidney beens, and a package of chili powder. I randomly throw in some other vegetables too.

(the peanuts taste very good when slow cooked all day!)

It seems a little thin even when it's done cooking, but it thickens as it cools some.

Answer 6

I simmer mine until it thickens.  You can also use corn starch

Answer 7

corn flour,

add rice

add mashed beans

add flour

add potato flour

add pea flour

add okra

how many ways do you want

Answer 8

I make mine with:

1 lb smart ground

1 large can crushed tomatoes

1 can chili magic

Mine is pretty thick and not watery at all.  It's the tomatoes that make it thick.  Try that.  They are only like $1.59.  Plus they are really rich.

I hope that helped.  I guess you could also experiment around with cornstarch...just add a little at a time.

Answer 9

Add tomato paste or corn starch.

Answer 10

B-12 it up and thicken it with some nutritional yeast!  not the heavily processed kind.. but the kind from health food stores....

ground up some flaxseeds as well..  give it a nuttier taste.. mmm

Answer 11

I know you want to make your own chili but, Hormel has some really good vegetarian chili that is thick. Personally I have to have meals that are quick and easy and Hormel's chili is very good. You should try some.