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The Best Vegan Chili Recipe

Best Vegan Chili Recipe for a Hearty and Healthy Meal

This Best Vegan Chili Recipe is a hearty and healthy meal packed with flavor and nutrition.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American, vegan
Servings 6 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • large pan or pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 medium green pepper chopped
  • 1 medium carrot grated
  • 560 g fresh tomatoes diced or use 1 (20 oz) can
  • 5 tablespoon tomato paste link: https://amzn.to/2JPpw7A
  • 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 teaspoon coconut sugar or sub brown sugar or any other sweetener like maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin link: https://amzn.to/2K6JihP
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder link: https://amzn.to/2MLGZTs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder link: https://amzn.to/2Y9lvRN
  • ¾ teaspoon salt or less if you use vegetable broth
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper link: https://amzn.to/2YbZt0I
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika link: https://amzn.to/2uYQNf2
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1-2 hot red chili peppers I used 1, my partner prefers 2
  • 2 teaspoon oil of choice for frying

Instructions
 

  • In a large pan or pot over medium heat, add in the oil. Sauté the onion and pepper for about 5 minutes, add the garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Mix in the tomatoes and sauté for another 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Now add all remaining ingredients, increase the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes or longer, stirring occasionally. Add more water or vegetable broth if the chili gets too thick.
  • Recommended step: Pour about 1 to 1 ½ cups of the chili into a different pot. Blend this part using an immersion blender until smooth. You can also blend it in a regular blender. Pour the blended chili back into the large pot and stir to combine.
  • Serve with rice, pasta, potatoes or flatbread. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Chili Recipe, comfort food, healthy recipe, hearty meal, vegan chili, Vegetarian Chili
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