It's chili night! That's right. Vegan Chili Con Carne is life-changing. It is brimming with fresh bell peppers, tomatoes, celery, carrots, jalapeños, onions, garlic, plant-based ground beef, cinnamon, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and of course, beans. Beans are the staple in any chili and good for you as they are high in protein, antioxidants, fiber & iron. For this chili, we used 3 kinds of beans: black beans, kidney beans & pinto beans. These add pleasant colors & textures to this chili dish.
This is a fantastic family meal, paired with your favorite side dishes such as quinoa, rice, tortillas, or you can even turn it into a taco chili salad. Thinking about entering a chili cook-off? This bright & beautiful recipe should definitely garner rave reviews and help you clinch the winning title!
What can I use in chili instead of meat?
You can use plant-based "beef" such as those made from seitan or soy-based products. For grains, quinoa can add a nice texture and flavor to chili or leave the "meat" out altogether; beans have enough protein to give your body what it needs.
How do you thicken vegan chili?
Cooking vegan chili long enough & without a lid, so the steam evaporates at the end of cooking should leave you with a nicely thickened chili. As the chili cools, the starches from the beans will also thicken vegan chili. It's always better the next day!
How do you add flavor to vegan chili?
Vegan chili has a ton of flavor from the onions, jalapeños, tomatoes, and garlic, as well as the ground spices such as paprika, chili powder, cayenne, cumin, and cinnamon. In addition, fresh herbs such as cilantro & all the extra vegetables will pack your vegan chili with a ton of flavor.
Is vegan chili good for you?
Yes, vegan chili is good for you. Beans and vegetables are loaded with fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals, and, best of all, unsaturated fat. So whether this dish is for those following a vegan diet or just for meatless Mondays, it's healthy and filling.
Ingredients
1 (15 oz) can Kidney Beans
1 (15 oz) can Pinto Beans
1 (15 oz) can Black Beans
1/4 cup Olive Oil
2 medium Yellow Onions, small diced
6 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
1 Jalapeño, seeded & small diced (leave the seeds in if you like it hot!)
2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
2 teaspoons Chili Powder
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1 tablespoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoon Cracked Black Peppercorns
1 pound Plant Based Ground Beef
2 medium Carrots, peeled & small diced
2 stacks Celery, washed & small diced
1 Red Bell Pepper, cored, washed & diced medium
1 Orange Bell Pepper, cored, washed & diced medium
1 Yellow Bell Pepper, cored, washed & diced medium
2 (14.5 oz) cans Diced Tomatoes
1 (10 oz) can Tomato Purée
Fresh Cilantro for garnish (Optional)
Tortilla Chips for serving (Optional)
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