Almost every Thursday, a group of my friends get together for a potluck, some of which are themed, some of which are just a random assortment of goodies. As a vegetarian, I usually try to bring some sort of “main dish” that’s meat free.
But last week, I was feeling sneaky.
I wanted to bring a dish that wasn’t “great for a healthy vegetarian” but something that was delicious.
And lucky for me, the nice people at LightLife sent me coupons for some free goodies!
For this recipe, I used the LightLife Mexican style soy crumbles:
And I whipped this into…
Secret Vegan Chili Dip
- 1 packages of Mexican style soy crumbles
- 1 24oz can of crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp crushed red peppers
- Splash of Tobascco sauce
- 3 drops of liquid smoke
The great thing about the soy crumbles is, you don’t have to worry about making sure it gets cooked. You can just toss all these ingredients into a pot and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Make sure you stir it while it’s heating, so it doesn’t burn on the bottom. You don’t have to serve it warm, but it’s simple to reheat it in the microwave if you need it! Serve with a bag of tortilla chips, and you’re ready to go!
Everyone loved the dip! I didn’t mention that it wasn’t beef (and I also didn’t mention it had nutritional yeast in there… if people haven’t tried it, they tend to get a little weirded out by it). I’d call that, success 
Want to make this at home? Well one lucky winner will get THREE coupons for free Lightlife products! I can tell you, these mexican crumbles are delicious, but you could try any of their other products!
How to enter?
1. Leave me a comment and tell me if you’ve ever snuck in healthy ingredients without telling people!
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You have until Tuesday 6/14 to enter!
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I always sneak healthy food into people’s bellies
Muahahhahahah!! My favourite is serving tofu-chocolate mousse! I never get complaints 
And I’m already subscribed to your blog! Because guess what? I <3 VEGETABLES, TOO!!!
haha I’ve totally snuck tofu and lentils in meals and then fed them to my unsuspecting husband =) If he doesn’t know, he’s more likely to honestly tell me he likes it
such a pain in my butt!
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I’ve been wanting to try their products! I am a vegetarian, but even yrs ago I still didn’t eat much meat. I remember one time in college I was home and decided to make chili. I didn’t tell my family I used Boca crumbles. We ate it and enjoyed it.
I am already subscribed to your blog. I love it, the yummy veggie-filled recipes, and you of course!!
I don’t usually sneak in healthy ingredients (I should do that more often) but I do take away unhealthy igredients. For example I’ll make cookies without sugar and sweeten them with agave!
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I sneak veggies into muffins and cheesecake. I added zucchini to cheesecake a la CKC and sweet potato or pumpkin into muffins, and instead of whipepd cream I add silken tofu!
I’m a subscriber cause veggies are awesome and I <3 them too!
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I don’t usually feel the need to “sneak” healthy foods into people’s bellies…because if I mention it’s “healthy,” EVERYONE wants it! I think it’s cool that people are more interested in healthy living now, so long as it’s not obsessive. I love my burgers and will never give that up!
The only time I’ve snuck a healthy ingredient in was probably while baking. I think I subbed apple sauce for something else one time — and I don’t think it turned out as good
haha
I don’t think I’ve snuck healthy ingredients into any food, but I’m planning on making Katie’s Genius blondies soon.
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I always sneak ingredients in so people don’t notice they’re healthy!! Especially with men…they think healthy = gross
Why are guys so much more skeptical about healthy food?! It’s so true!
I follow you on Twitter AND I’ve never snuck anything healthy into our meals, but my mom definitely has
I constantly sneak healthy food. I like to bring brownies that are made with applesauce and not tell anybody.
Although that really isn’t the same thing as what you did.
Kind of, but not really.
I don’t cook, though, so that’s as good as it gets.
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I snuck in oat bran as a substitute for bread crumbs in my turkey burgers. My boyfriend is not a fan of my health foods
So when he took a bite, he said, “Oh wow! I can actually taste the bread crumbs in this!” I giggled and told him, “No silly, it’s actually oat bran. Don’t hate me.” He didn’t know what to say after that but he still gobbled it down 
i always add healthy food into dishes when i make them, but i guess i’m lucky that i don’t have to sneak them in. my fiance likes healthy food and he’ll try pretty much anything at least once!
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I’ve made beet cupcakes, black bean brownies, zucchini muffins, spinach smoothies and forced other people to eat them- definitely
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I always sneak zucchini into things because you can never taste it!!
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I’ve definitely snuck in healthy ingredients before. One time I served my Boyfriend a salad with a Morningstar chicken patty and he was none the wiser. And spinach in the smoothie is always a winner.
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I always sneak in plain Chobani in place of sour cream or mayo in lots of recipes, no one ever knows the difference!
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This dip sounds good. Yum.
I sneak low cal desserts into events all the time and no one knows they’re sugarfree.
I’ve snuck beans into brownies
Hahaha I tried that once and it was a total disaster! I didn’t blend them up enough so there were visible chunks of black beans!!! not good!
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Haha! Love how sneaky you were!! I took home leftovers from a vegan restaurant and tricked my dad into thinking that he was really eating chicken…but it was soy!
I love sneaking in healthy ingredients! I’ve snuck tofu into cheesecake, beans into spinach artichoke dip, broccoli in smoothies, and nooch…in everything!
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I wiggle healthy stuff into recipes without telling the hubby. I *usually* tell him at the end of the meal, but I like to let him enjoy it first. If my parents dropped by more often, I’d do it to them too!
Hahaha I never tell people until AFTER they say they like it!!
I alwaysss try to sneak in the healthy stuff for my own recipes lol. If I can blend some veggies into a pasta sauce or hide them in a black bean burger I am good to go!
Mmm! your chili dip looks YUMMY! I think it’d taste great on falafel chips!
I like to serve things like black bean brownies and zucchini bread. People have NO idea that they’re eating HEALTHY ingredients!
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OOO this looks yummy! I am a recent vegan so I am just experimenting with faux-meat products. I always sneak healthy things into our meals. I even got my boyfriend to eat tofu without even knowing it! haha
That chili dip looks fabulous!
Your chilli dip looks pretty amazing!
I sneak in healthy things all the time. But normally, I end up spilling the beans.
I love lightlife products, no lie. Esp. their “meat” sandwich slices. And I am a very, very sneaky cook. Especially when it comes to desserts–I love making (relatively) healthy vegan cookies and not revealing the truth about them.
Yum!! I love sneaking healthy ingredients into dishes! My favorite is baking with avocado! You just can’t knock it till you try it!
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One time I made my sister a blueberry smoothie and snuck a handful of spinach (she never eats spinach… it was hard not to cackle evilly while I made it) into it. She drank it and was all “It takes just like Boost Juice!” (Boost is a juice and smoothie bar like Jamba Juice). When I told her I put spinach in she wouldn’t believe me. But I did. And it was awesome.
I’ve kinda subscribed (I have your link on the side of my browser) and just added you on twitter
Hahaha that’s awesome! I love how you can sneak healthy things into smoothies!
I am subscribing to your blog right away…I love vegetables too and enjoy thoroughly being a vegetarian….Spinach in a breakfast dish – I need to try that
-Shilpa
Aw thanks for subscribing!! Hope you find some recipes you enjoy!
I realize this giveaway has ended, I just wanted to comment that this chili looks amazing. I am a big meat eater. I am. I can’t lie about that. But, I enjoy all food. I have eaten soy “meat” products and tofu. I like it. So, I bet I’d really like this chili.