Description
Indulge in this hearty and flavorful vegan chili that brings together a medley of beans, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic spices for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked beans (kidney
- black
- pinto
- white)
- 1 grated carrot
- 1 sliced bell pepper (green or red)
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 5–6 medium fresh tomatoes or 1 can chopped tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or chili powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1–2 fresh hot red chili peppers (de-seeded)
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 2 tablespoons sweetener (coconut sugar
- brown sugar
- or maple syrup)
- 1–2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil (olive or avocado)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat and sauté the onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add the grated carrot and sliced bell pepper, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the cooked beans, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and vegetable broth. Mix well.
- Add the spices, fresh chilies, and sweetener. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover, and let cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize the types of beans or adjust the spice levels according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1½ cups)
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 14 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Vegan Chili, Best Vegan Chili Recipe, Plant-based Chili, Healthy Chili