Description
This Vegan Three Bean Chili offers a smoky, robust flavor profile that satisfies even the most dedicated meat-eaters. You will enjoy a thick, velvety texture created by simmering protein-rich legumes with fire-roasted tomatoes and aromatic spices. Every spoonful delivers a massive dose of antioxidants, phytonutrients, and heart-healthy minerals.
Ingredients
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Large Yellow Onion (Diced)
2 Medium Bell Peppers (Red and Green)
4 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
1 Can (15oz) Kidney Beans (Rinsed)
1 Can (15oz) Black Beans (Rinsed)
1 Can (15oz) Pinto Beans (Rinsed)
28 Ounces Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes
2 Cups Vegetable Broth (Low Sodium)
2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
1 Tablespoon Ground Cumi
1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1 Tablespoon Pure Maple Syrup
Instructions
- Heat the Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onions and bell peppers, cooking for about 6 to 8 minutes until the onions become translucent and soft
- Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Toast the spices for 1 minute until fragrant
- Pour in the fire-roasted tomatoes (with their juices) and the low-sodium vegetable broth. Use a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pot
- Stir in the rinsed kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans. Add the Pure Maple Syrup to balance the acidity of the tomatoes
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the Vegan Three Bean Chili simmer for at least 30 minutes
- If you prefer a thicker consistency, remove the lid and simmer for an additional 10 minutes or mash half a cup of the beans
- Ladle the warm Vegan Three Bean Chili into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs or avocado slices
Notes
Rinse your canned beans thoroughly under cold water before use to remove excess sodium.
For a deeper flavor, bloom your spices in the oil before adding any liquid.
Consider making the chili a day in advance for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg