Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of our Vegan Chili Recipe, perfect for any occasion. This hearty dish is loaded with robust flavors, nutritious vegetables, and protein-rich beans, making it not only delicious but also satisfying. With its easy one-pot preparation that takes just 40 minutes, you can enjoy a wholesome meal without the hassle of extensive cleanup. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply need a quick weeknight dinner, this customizable chili can be tailored to your taste preferences by adjusting spice levels or adding your favorite veggies. Serve it alongside rice, cornbread, or tortilla chips for a complete meal that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves of garlic (finely minced)
- 1 green pepper (chopped)
- 1 medium carrot (grated)
- 5–6 medium diced fresh tomatoes (or use 1 (20 oz) can)
- 5 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups water (or vegetable broth)
- 4 cups cooked beans (e.g., kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, white beans, or 1 cup of each)
- 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 (I used 1, my partner prefers 2)
- 2 tsp oil of choice (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add oil and sauté chopped onion and green pepper for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes to the pot and sauté for another 3-5 minutes until they begin to break down.
- Stir in tomato paste, water or vegetable broth, cooked beans, sugar, spices, and hot chili peppers. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Let simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust the thickness by adding more liquid if necessary.
- 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: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg