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Hearty Vegan Chili (30 Minute!)
A quick and easy vegan chili that's thick, flavorful, and satisfying! It's made with two types of beans and warm, savory spices.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 large bowls
Calories: 282 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Vegan , gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 4 cloves garlic
- 15 oz. can black beans
- 15 oz. can kidney beans
- 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
- 6 oz. tomato paste
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 Tbsp. chili powder (I use mild*)
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
Toppings of choice (optional):
- Avocado, fresh cilantro, sliced green onion or chives, vegan sour cream, vegan cheese, tortilla chips, etc.
Instructions
- Dice onion and bell pepper.
- In a large stockpot over medium heat, sauté onion and bell pepper for about 8 minutes. (I use 3 Tbsp. water/broth for no-oil sauté method, adding more as needed.)
- Meanwhile, mince garlic. When onion is translucent, add garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano. Stir and sauté 1 minute.
- Add vegetable broth, tomatoes with juice, and tomato paste. Bring to a light boil.
- Meanwhile, rinse and drain beans.
- Add beans, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes (or longer) until thickened.
- Serve with any toppings of choice. (I love avocado!)
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Notes
- *Chili powder: If you're concerned about the spiciness level of your chili powder, simply decrease the amount from 2 tablespoons to 1 tablespoon. Then slightly increase the other seasonings instead.
- Make it spicy: This recipe is mild/medium as written (if using mild chili powder) so add cayenne pepper, chipotle, jalapeño, or hot sauce if desired.
- Beans: Any two cans of beans will work great with this recipe (kidney, black, or pinto).
- Yield: Recipe makes about 7 cups chili.
Nutrition Information
Calories
282kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Potassium
1454mg
(42%)
Fiber
19g
(76%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
3407IU
(68%)
Vitamin C
64mg
(71%)
Calcium
157mg
(16%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4large bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Potassium | 1454mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 19g | 76% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 3407IU | 68% |
| Vitamin C | 64mg | 71% |
| Calcium | 157mg | 16% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.