Description
Savor the warmth and flavor of this Vegan Chili Recipe, a perfect dish for any occasion. Packed with protein-rich beans and vibrant vegetables, this hearty chili is not only satisfying but also easy to prepare in just 40 minutes. With its customizable ingredients and robust spices, it offers a delightful blend of textures and tastes that everyone will love. Whether enjoyed alone or paired with your favorite sides, this plant-based stew is ideal for meal prepping and guarantees delicious leftovers throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 green pepper (chopped)
- 5–6 medium tomatoes (diced)
- 4 cups cooked beans (variety of choice)
- 5 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 2 tsp coconut sugar (or sub brown sugar or any other sweetener like maple syrup)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp salt (or less if you use vegetable broth)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1–2 hot red chili peppers (adjust to taste)
- 2 tsp oil of choice (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and green pepper for about 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes until they start to break down.
- Add remaining ingredients: cooked beans, tomato paste, vegetable broth/water, and spices. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust liquid as needed.
- For a creamier texture, blend part of the chili using an immersion blender before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg