The Best Vegan Chili Recipe

Vegan Chili

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Best of all, this vegetarian chili recipe requires just one pot and 40 minutes from start to finish!

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In a large pot over medium heat, add in the oil. Sauté the onion and pepper for about 5 minutes, add the garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Add the chopped tomatoes, mix, and sauté for another 3 to 5 minutes. You can either use 5-6 medium fresh tomatoes or a can of chopped tomatoes.

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Now add all remaining ingredients, increase the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes or longer, stirring occasionally. Add more water or vegetable broth if the chili gets too thick.

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Blend about 1 to 1 1/2 cups of the chili into a different pot until smooth. Then pour back into the large pot and stir to combine.

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Vegan Chili

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This vegan chili is hearty, comforting, and protein-dense! It combines your beans of choice with a tomato-based sauce, spices, vegetables, and fresh chili pepper.

Best of all, this vegetarian chili recipe requires just one pot and 40 minutes from start to finish!

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In a large pot over medium heat, add in the oil. Sauté the onion and pepper for about 5 minutes, add the garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

STEP 1

Add the chopped tomatoes, mix, and sauté for another 3 to 5 minutes. You can either use 5-6 medium fresh tomatoes or a can of chopped tomatoes.

STEP 2

Now add all remaining ingredients, increase the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes or longer, stirring occasionally. Add more water or vegetable broth if the chili gets too thick.

STEP 3

Blend about 1 to 1 1/2 cups of the chili into a different pot until smooth. Then pour back into the large pot and stir to combine.

STEP 4

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Serve your chili sin carne with rice, avocado, tortilla chips, or your toppings of choice. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.

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This vegan chili recipe is incredibly meal-prep friendly, so you can make a large batch in one go and enjoy leftovers again and again!