Easy Vegan Roasted Red Bell Pepper Chili (Stove| Instant Pot| Crockpot)
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Easy Vegan Roasted Red Bell Pepper Chili (Stove| Instant Pot| Crockpot)
Description
Easy Vegan Roasted Red Bell Pepper Chili features a mix of kidney beans, black beans, roasted red peppers, and chopped tomatoes simmered in vegetable broth with curry powder, cumin, ancho chile powder, and soy sauce. The inclusion of these spices offers a mild curry flavor coupled with a gentle smoky chili heat. Cooking begins with sautéing onions and garlic, then adding beans and vegetables before simmering, allowing the flavors to meld. To achieve a creamy texture without dairy, half of the chili is blended and returned to the pot, resulting in a rich and smooth consistency.
The chili is versatile and can be prepared on the stove, in an Instant Pot, or a crockpot, accommodating different cooking preferences. It is hearty and filling, making it suitable for a plant-based main course served alongside tortilla chips or cornbread. The layered beans provide a robust texture with creaminess from blending.
Variations include adding citrus juice for brightness, cocoa powder or espresso for depth, and additional vegetables like cauliflower or sweet potatoes for extra heartiness. A pinch of paprika or fresh chilies can boost the smoky or spicy notes. These suggestions help customize the chili’s flavor profile while keeping it vegan and satisfying.
Ingredients
- ½ yellow onion large, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can Kidney Beans or 1 ¾ cup cooked dry beans
- 1 can black beans or 1 ¾ cup cooked dry beans
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- ½ cup roasted red peppers jarred, chopped
- ½ tomato or canned chopped tomatoes, large, chopped
- 1 teaspoon curry powder mild, medium, or hot
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon ancho chile powder adjust amount to taste
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce use tamari if making the recipe gluten-free
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Place the chopped onion in a pan with a little water or vegetable broth and sauté over medium until the onions are translucent. Mix in the garlic and quickly stir, adding more broth if the ingredients are sticking to the pan.
- Add the beans, tomatoes, and roasted red peppers and mix.
- After quickly mixing in the beans, tomato, onion, garlic, and peppers pour in the vegetable broth. Add the spices and soy sauce and simmer on medium-low for 15-20 minutes.
- If you want a creamy chili (which is what this recipe is intended for), remove the pan from the heat. Using an immersion blender or standard blender, blend about half of the chili mixture (or more if you like it extra creamy) and add it back to the pan. Continue heating the mixture and add salt and pepper to taste. Pour into bowls to serve and top with tortilla chips or crackers, or serve with cornbread.
- For a creamy vegan chili: use an immersion blender/regular blender to puree about half of the chili mixture (or more or less based on texture preference) and mix back into the chili, then serve with your toppings and sides of choice and enjoy!
Notes
- Add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice before serving to brighten the chili's flavors.
- Mix in a small amount of cocoa powder or dark chocolate to deepen the chili’s taste.
- Adding vegetables like cauliflower, pumpkin, or sweet potato in small pieces will cook through during simmering.
- Adjust the ancho chile powder or include fresh chilies to increase heat as desired.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1259mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 744mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1048IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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