Description
This Vegan Black Bean Chili is a hearty, comforting one-pot meal perfect for quick weeknight dinners. Made with simple pantry staples like black beans, tomato sauce, bell peppers, and a blend of spices, this chili is flavorful, nutritious, and ready in just 30 minutes. It’s vegan, packed with fiber and protein, and can be served with fresh lime wedges, diced avocado, and crunchy tortilla chips for an extra touch.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion (diced; white, yellow, or red)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 3 15-ounce cans canned black beans (including reserved liquid)
- 4 ounces canned roasted diced green chiles
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano (or any dried oregano)
- Squeeze of lime juice (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
Optional Garnishes
- Lime wedges
- Diced avocado
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the vegetables.
- Sauté Onions: Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and slightly translucent, which builds the base flavor for the chili.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant to enhance the aromatic profile.
- Cook Bell Peppers: Add the diced red and green bell peppers and sauté for about 2 minutes to soften slightly while retaining some texture.
- Add Main Ingredients and Spices: Pour in the tomato sauce, canned black beans with their reserved liquid, roasted diced green chiles, ground cumin, chili powder, and dried oregano. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Simmer the Chili: Reduce heat and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is heated through and the flavors meld together beautifully.
- Season and Finish: Add a squeeze of lime juice and salt to taste to brighten and balance the chili’s flavors.
- Serve: Ladle the chili into bowls and serve warm with optional lime wedges, diced avocado, and tortilla chips for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- This vegan black bean chili is made with pantry staples, making it an easy and quick meal option for busy weeknights.
- The combination of spices, beans, and vegetables provides a balanced and hearty dish that is both filling and nutritious.
- Feel free to adjust the spice levels by adding more chili powder or other spices based on your preference.
- The toppings like avocado, lime, and tortilla chips add different textures and fresh flavors complementing the chili well.
- This recipe is suitable for meal prep and tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 259 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1252 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 18 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
