To all my vegan friends, Catholic friends at Lent, vegetarians, and meatless Monday misfits, this post is for you. Actually, this easy Buffalo Cauliflower Vegetarian Chili Recipe came about by accident but is one of the best chilies that I have ever made…AND it’s meatless…AND so easy!

Vegetarian meals are not something I typically do. The only vegetable I can get my children to eat these days are raw carrots. My husband gets the shakes if he doesn’t consume some sort of meat within a 6-hour time frame.

But, if you can slide a veggie recipe into the mix, this is the one for you. You won’t miss the meat in this chili. The hot sauce and beer take it to the next level. The navy beans add a creamy element that you will love. Furthermore, they are the smallest white bean. Sometimes big beans in a chili are intimidating…or is that just me?

An Easy Healthy Chili

With chili usually containing ground beef, steak bites, pork sausage, ground pork, smoked brisket, etc. it is not typically a “healthy” meal. It’s hearty, but not all that healthy. Adding in a vegetarian meal here and there is a great idea to keep you heart healthy, and your waistline trimmer. A serving of this Buffalo Vegetarian Chili is only 274 calories. I promise it will fill you up, and you will have a happy belly.

The secret to this veggie chili is cutting up the cauliflower small. When it’s small, with most of the stalk cut off, it resembles the crumbles of meat typically found in chili. That way you still get the same (or close to the same) texture.

Chili gets better the longer it simmers, and days after it sits in the fridge. The veggies in this recipe can hold up to some simmering, but not all day. You don’t want mush! A good hour of simmer works beautifully for these veggies.

Make it Your Own Chili

Easily make this chili your own by using your favorite hot sauce. Not a fan of Frank’s Red Hot, choose Cholula, Tabasco or your favorite. Don’t like celery? Nix it. Don’t drink beer, sub veggie stock, or a gluten free beer if you have a gluten allergy.

Can’t handle a chili without meat? Add in ground chicken or turkey and cook before you add the veggies. Don’t like Navy Beans? Add Garbanzo beans or black beans or great northern. Make it your own. Experiment and enjoy your creation.

Easy Buffalo Chili Toppings

What’s a chili without some yummy toppings. Chili toppings are where it’s at. They add the crunch and creaminess. Here are few healthier options for topping chili:

• Greek Yogurt
• Cheddar Cheese
• Blue Cheese
• Crushed Tortilla Chips
• A few Fritos
• Chopped Cilantro
• Slivered Almonds

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