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Hearty Vegan Chili (30 minute!)

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  EASY, 30-minute Hearty Vegan Chili! Thick, flavorful, and delicious – perfect cold weather comfort food! (Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free)

Chilly? Chili! The award for ultimate cold-weather comfort food definitely goes to chili. Thick, dense goodness that warms you from the inside out. I love hugging a bowl in front of the fire on chilly days. It’s super satisfying with hearty beans and veggies in a thick, flavorful tomato sauce. I keep ours mild (toddler in the house) so add cayenne pepper or chipotle if you want to kick it up. We love this version, but feel free to play around with other veggies: I love adding zucchini, or you can try butternut squash or corn for a little sweetness!

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Hearty Vegan Chili (30 Minute)

EASY, 30-minute Hearty Vegan Chili! Thick, flavorful, and delicious - perfect cold weather comfort food! (Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free)
Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Category: Chili, Main Dish
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan
Servings:4 medium bowls

Ingredients

  • 1 onion
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 15 oz. can kidney beans
  • 15 oz. can black beans (or pinto, etc.)
  • 15 oz. can diced tomatoes (I use petite diced)
  • 6 oz. tomato paste
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 Tbsp. chili powder (use mild, or cut back if desired)
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: cayenne pepper or chipotle powder for a kick

Toppings of choice (optional)

  • Green onion, avocado, cilantro, vegan sour cream, etc.

Instructions

  • Dice onion and bell pepper.
  • In a large stockpot over medium heat, saute onion and bell pepper in water/broth for about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mince garlic. When onion is translucent, add garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano. Stir and saute 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 until thickened.
  • Serve with toppings of choice.

Nutrition Per Serving (estimate)

Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 2g | Potassium: 1559mg | Fiber: 20g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 95.8% | Vitamin C: 77.4% | Calcium: 18.6% | Iron: 48.3%
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  3. Great flavor! I added one small can of corn and 1/2 package of Boca Veggie Crumbles and a little extra water. Everyone in the family from the 25 year old to the 85 year old loved it. It is replacing the recipe I've used for the past 30 years!

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    • WOW, so cool to hear it was a crowd pleaser! And I absolutely LOVE your additions – some sweetness from the corn and hearty meatless crumbles sounds perfect! 🙂 Trying that next time for sure – thanks!!

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    • Hi Amy! Wow, thanks so much for your kind words. Thrilled to hear you're enjoying it so much! (I actually just made another double batch of this yesterday, yay!) Wishing you a very happy holiday season 🙂

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    • Oooh good idea Cheryl! Great call with the white bean addition 🙂 Appreciate the feedback – have an awesome week!

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