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4.9 from 72 votes

20-Minute Vegetarian Chili Recipe

This is hands down the easiest vegetarian chili recipe... ever. Ready in under 20 minutes and made almost entirely of pantry staples, it's a lifesaver on busy weeknights. And with only 8 ingredients, it still delivers all the bold, hearty flavors (don't just take my word for it—peep the 20+ rave reviews)!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 379 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp oil 30 mL
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 1 .25 oz packet chili seasoning click for easy homemade recipe
  • 2 .5-oz cans fire roasted diced tomatoes do not drain
  • 1 or 16-oz can black beans do not drain
  • 1 or 16-oz can Kidney Beans do not drain
  • 1 or 16-oz can pinto beans do not drain
  • 1 or 16-oz can corn do not drain

Instructions

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  1. Flavor Base: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft and a bit translucent, about 4 minutes. Add chili seasoning and cook for another 1 minute.
  2. Assemble: Add all cans (do not drain anything—add it all). Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes*.
  3. Blend (optional): For a rich texture, ladle 1 cup of the chili into a countertop blender. Do not fully close the lid (it can be very dangerous to blend hot liquids—steam must be able to escape). Blend the mixture until smooth, then add it back to the main pot of chili and stir well.
  4. Serve hot topped with your favorites, like shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, and crushed corn chips!

Notes

  • *If you have more time, it will continue to get better as it cooks, but it's pretty darn good after 15 minutes!
  • If you have more time, it will continue to get better as it cooks, but it's pretty darn good after 15 minutes!
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or the freezer for up to 3 months (follow these directions for freezing chili!).

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 379kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 17.6g (35%) Fat 8.7g (13%) Saturated Fat 1.2g (6%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 877mg (37%) Potassium 984mg (28%) Fiber 16.7g (67%) Sugar 7.2g (14%) Calcium 83mg (8%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 379

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 379kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 60g 20%
Protein 17.6g 35%
Fat 8.7g 13%
Saturated Fat 1.2g 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 877mg 37%
Potassium 984mg 21%
Fiber 16.7g 67%
Sugar 7.2g 14%
Calcium 83mg 8%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.