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A bowl of vegan chili with black and kidney beans, garnished with chopped green onions.

Vegan Chili Recipe

Lori MauerLori Mauer
Dive into this rich & hearty Vegan Chili Recipe! Packed with plant-based protein & bold spices, it's the perfect comforting bowl for any night. No meat needed!
4.67 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 40 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and diced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 ounces kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
    Vegan Chili Recipe
  • Add the garlic and jalapeño, cooking for another 2 minutes.
    Vegan Chili Recipe
  • Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
    Vegan Chili Recipe
  • Pour in the vegetable broth, black beans, kidney beans, and crushed tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
    Vegan Chili Recipe
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    Vegan Chili Recipe
  • Stir in the maple syrup and lime juice, adjust seasoning if necessary.
    Vegan Chili Recipe
  • Serve hot with your choice of toppings such as chopped green onions, avocado, or vegan cheese.
    Two bowls of vegan chili with black and kidney beans, garnished with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 40kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 633mgFiber: 2g
Keyword beans, vegan chili
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