Description
Comfort meets compassion in this simple vegan chili recipe for everyone, delivering hearty warmth without animal products. Rich protein-packed beans and smoky spices create a soul-satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 1 bell pepper
Spices and Seasonings:
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
Cooking Base:
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Finely dice onions and bell peppers, ensuring uniform cuts for even cooking and texture distribution.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium temperature, carefully sautéing onions until they become translucent and soft, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 60 seconds, allowing the aromatic flavors to release without burning.
- Incorporate drained beans, diced tomatoes with their juices, chopped bell peppers, chili powder, salt, and black pepper into the pot.
- Thoroughly combine all ingredients, creating a harmonious blend of colors and textures.
- Elevate the heat to generate a gentle boil, then immediately reduce to low, maintaining a steady simmer.
- Allow the chili to develop its rich flavors by cooking uncovered for 25-35 minutes, stirring intermittently to prevent sticking.
- Conduct a final taste test, adjusting seasonings to personal preference and ensuring a balanced flavor profile.
- Serve piping hot, garnished with optional toppings like fresh herbs or plant-based alternatives for added complexity.
Notes
- Swap beans easily by using different varieties like black, kidney, or pinto beans for unique flavor profiles and nutrition boosts.
- Enhance protein content by adding plant-based meat alternatives or textured vegetable protein for extra heartiness.
- Control spice levels by gradually adding chili powder and tasting throughout cooking, allowing personalization for different heat preferences.
- Extend shelf life by storing chili in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freezing for future quick meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 195 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg