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Every household I know has some version of chili in its recipe box. For my part, sometimes I make chili an all-day affair—cooking the beans from scratch, toasting the spices, and letting the chili simmer nice and slow for hours. And then there are days I just need to get dinner on the table. This easy vegan chili recipe is for those occasions, when delicious and fast are both the order of the day. Serve this 30-minute wonder with rice or pasta for an extra-hearty dinner.
By Del Sroufe,
Ingredients
- 2 yellow onions, chopped (1½ cups)
- 1 large green bell pepper, chopped (1½ cups)
- 3 tablespoons mild chili powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 15-oz. cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 28-oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Cooked brown rice or whole grain noodles (optional)
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven cook onions and bell peppers over medium 5 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally and adding water, 1 to 2 Tbsp. at a time, as needed to prevent sticking.
- Stir in chili powder, oregano, cumin, and garlic; cook 1 minute. Add beans, tomatoes, and broth. Bring just to boiling over medium-high; reduce heat. Simmer, partially covered, 20 minutes or until tomatoes start to break down and mixture is slightly thick.
- Season with salt and black pepper. If desired, serve chili over rice.
Nutritional Information:
235 calories, 45 g carbohydrates, 13 g protein, 1.8 g total fat, 0.3 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 250 mg sodium, 16 g fiber, 6.5 g sugar
Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.
Comments (25)
(5 from 9 votes)I use Soy Texture to replace meat.
This chili is wonderful. I made no changes and the chili is wonderful. AND it is even better the second day. this has become my go to recipe for chili. Thank you for a flavorful and dlicicious options.
Replaced Chilli with Curry powder, used ripe fresh tomatoes instead of canned, and added 3 x large carrots. This is my new favourite recipe, absolutely delicious and so quick and easy. Thank you so much!
How many calories is in this chili? It doesn't say anywhere
Is that correct 3 tablespoons of chilli ️ powder!!
"MILD" chilli powder. Perhaps its from cayenne peppers....
This was so easy to make and was wonderful. Even my family, who are not vegan, loved it! I’ll be making this a lot.
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I used 2 T chili powder, 1/4 tsp coriander. I added a zucchini to the vegetable mixture.
Very good and filling. Whole family loved it!
Word to the question wise! Do not add that much chili powder, even if it is mild it will overpower dish. Also salt and a hint of sugar is necessary! Good recipe, needs more flavor
Good suggestions! thanks.
The recipe already includes salt. As for pure sugar, it's never necessary, and indeed, it causes harm to our bodies. We limit our intake of sugar to healthy levels by getting it as part of whole-food, e.g. when we eat fruit, including the tomatoes that are in the recipe.
Super easy, quick and delicious! Made it tonight with what I had on hand, including kidney beans, and frozen diced peppers. Garnished with fresh cilantro, scallions, avocado and toasted pumpkin seeds. Family devoured it and gave it a 10 out of 10. Thank you!!
Used kidney beans and a can of corn second time making for a change. Excellent and the original recipe is too! Yum!
Do I have to use a Dutch oven or can I use another pan?
One of my favorite dishes on here. so easy and very tasty. willl make again and again
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Came out tasty enough to make again, though I think I'd add tomato paste next time. I did add celery, frozen corn, chopped frozen spinach, and dried parsley. Plus I increased each of the spices a bit.
I would like to know the calories in your chili recipes. I’m overweight and am trying to lose.
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Added 1 cup of frozen corn instead of a second can of beans. Used kidney beans instead of pinto. Very delicious and so easy to make!
A really good quick and easy, from the pantry, dish. The best for weeknight dinners!
What is the nutritional info pls
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