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homemade vegan chili recipe

Best Homemade Vegan Chili Recipe You Must Try

You're about to discover your favorite vegan chili recipe. This is the easiest yet most delicious vegan chili recipe ever.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 zucchini diced (optional)
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 oz pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cans 15 oz each crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1-2 tsp hot sauce optional, for spice
  • Fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
  • Lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Large soup pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Can opener
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Sauté the Aromatics:
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions, garlic, bell peppers, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened.
Add the Spices:
  1. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano. Cook for 1 minute to release the flavors.
Build the Base:
  1. Add tomato paste and stir for another minute. Pour in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth, mixing well.
Add Beans and Veggies:
  1. Stir in black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, zucchini, and corn. Season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce if using.
Simmer:
  1. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30–35 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste and Adjust:
  1. Check seasoning and add more salt, pepper, or spice as desired.
Serve:
  1. Ladle chili into bowls, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal
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