One Pot Vegan Chili
Flavorful, comforting, and requiring just one pot, this vegan chili makes the perfect comfort food. Plus, it's easy to make and meal prep - so you can enjoy it throughout the week!
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 373kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium red peppers, diced
- 2 15 oz cans kidney beans
- 1 15 oz can pinto beans
- 2 14 oz cans crushed tomatoes
- 1 - 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Spices
- 2 ½ tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne or red pepper flakes
Optional Toppings
- vegan shredded cheese
- green onions
- dairy free sour cream
- fresh cilantro
- tortilla chips
- "meatless" beef
Instructions
- Drizzle a generous amount of olive oil to a large pot on medium heat. Add in onion, red pepper, and garlic. Sauté for 5-10 minutes or until the onions and peppers have caramelized.
- Add in the seasonings and stir everything together with a wooden spoon, then add in the tomato paste and brown sugar and stir continuously for 2-3 minutes.
- Rinse and drain the beans and add them to the pot along with the crushed tomatoes. Add in a cup of vegetable broth (if you want an additional half cup). Mix to combine.
- Let simmer on low heat for 30 minutes, or until thickened.
- Add in the lime juice and increase any seasonings to reach your desired flavor.
- Using an immersion blender, lightly blend a bit of the chili to create a chunky, thicker texture. Or, transfer a cup or two of the chili to a blender and then pour back in.
- If adding vegan beef, add the beef to the chili and mix in until heated up.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 677mg | Potassium: 1385mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2053IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 8mg
