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The Best Vegan Chili

A hearty and flavorful vegan chili packed with beans, vegetables, and spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
Beans and Tomatoes
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 can tomato sauce
Spices
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for heat
Garnishes
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped for serving

Method
 

Cooking the Chili
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic, bell pepper, carrots, and zucchini. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  3. Stir in the black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce.
  4. Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to combine.
  5. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and let cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with avocado and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This chili can be made ahead of time and tastes even better the next day. It can also be frozen for later use.

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