Vegan Black Bean Chili
Vegan black bean chili is healthy, hearty, and full of flavor. It is loaded with protein rich beans, wholesome vegetables, and aromatic spices for a comforting lunch or dinner. This easy vegan chili recipe is sure to satisfy both meat-eaters and vegans alike!
Servings: 6
Calories: 210kcal
Ingredients
For The Chili
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 celery sticks diced
- 1 small zucchini diced
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- ½ yellow bell pepper diced
- ½ green bell pepper diced
- 1 cup corn kernels
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 3 tsp ground cumin
- 28 oz canned diced tomato
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 14 oz canned kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 14 oz canned black beans drained and rinsed
- ½ tsp salt more to taste
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 cup vegetable broth
Instructions
- In a large pan sauté the oil and onions until softened.
- To the onions add the minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
- Next, add the celery, zucchini and diced bell peppers. Sauté for 3-4 minutes or until softened.
- To the pan add the corn, oregano, cayenne pepper, chili powder, cumin, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
- Add the remaining ingredients and continue to cook, covered, for another 10 minutes.
- Remove the lid and simmer for 5 minutes to thicken the sauce slightly.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Chili can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Serve with your favorite toppings.
- Adjust the heat by adding more cayenne and chili powder or reduce the amount if you’d prefer a milder chili.
- Dice all vegetables the same size to ensure even cooking.
- Water can be substituted with vegetable or chicken broth to add some additional flavor.
- If the sauce isn’t as thick as you’d like when it has finished cooking you can gently mash some of the beans while stirring.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1071mg | Potassium: 927mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 9g