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Hearty Vegan Chili

This vegan chili recipe is colorful and satisfying. Hearty as any chili recipe with meat, easy to make mild or wildy spicy. Naturally low is saturated fat and calories, serve in bowls or over baked sweet potatoes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Chili
Servings: 6
Calories: 229kcal
Author: Good Dinner Mom

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive, or avocado oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons up to 3 Tablespoons finely chopped chipotles in adobo. Be careful, if you haven't used this before. Chipotles in adobo have a wonderful flavor but add A LOT of heat! Feel free to leave it out
  • 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1- 28 ounce can diced tomatoes, with their liquid
  • 1- 15 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 3 cups cooked or canned red kidney beans, drained

Topping Options:

  • Green onions, jalapeños, avocados or guacamole

Vegetarian Topping Options:

  • Sour cream and grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 ½ cups cooked or canned black beans, drained

Instructions

  • Heat 2 Tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 celery, 1 green pepper, 1 red pepper and 4 finely chopped cloves garlic and cook 10 to 12 minutes, until vegetables are softened.
  • Add 2 teaspoons chipotles, 1 Tablespoon oregano, 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 Tablespoon chili powder and 2 teaspoons salt. Stir and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add 28 ounces diced tomatoes and liquid, 15 ounces tomato sauce and 4 cups of water. Gently simmer over low heat, uncovered, for 45 minutes.
  • Add 3 cups beans and simmer an additional 10-15 minutes.
  • Garnish individual bowls with green onions, jalapenos, and avocados, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1031mg | Potassium: 713mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2966IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 5mg