The Best Vegan Three Bean Chili
Best Three Bean Chili: Hearty, flavorful, and vegetarian. Perfectly spiced comfort food ready in no time. Budget-friendly and under 160 calories!
Equipment
- Stock pot or Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion -diced
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 15 oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 15 oz. can red kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 15 oz. can red pinto beans drained and rinsed
- 15 oz canned corn
Chili Seasoning Mix
- 2 1/2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until it becomes translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and diced bell pepper to the pot. Sauté the vegetables until they start to soften.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for about 1-2 minutes to allow the spices to release their flavors.
- Add the drained and rinsed black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, green chiles, and corn to the pot. Stir well to combine with the vegetables and spices.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the chili simmer for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Stir occasionally.
- Season the chili with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the spice level if needed.
- Serve the three-bean chili hot, garnished with your favorite toppings such as vegan shredded cheese, chopped green onions, vegan sour cream, or cilantro.
Notes
Additional veggies to add in chili: carrots, green peas, sweet potatoes, zucchini