Description
Mexican-inspired Vegan Chili delights with robust flavors that dance across your palate, packed with hearty beans and smoky spices. Balanced heat and rich textures make this plant-based comfort dish perfect for warming souls and satisfying hunger.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) black beans
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) kidney beans
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large carrot
- 1 large zucchini
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) corn kernels
- 3 cloves garlic
Liquid and Tomato Base:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) tomato sauce
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt
- Pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a generously-sized cooking vessel over moderate flame, creating a sizzling foundation for the robust chili.
- Introduce finely diced aromatic vegetables – crisp onions, pungent garlic, vibrant bell peppers, earthy carrots, and tender celery – allowing them to soften and release their essence, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Infuse the vegetable medley with concentrated tomato paste, chunky diced tomatoes, and a harmonious blend of spices, stirring continuously to develop deep, complex flavors for 2-3 minutes.
- Cascade protein-rich beans and sweet corn kernels into the bubbling mixture, then pour in vegetable broth to create a luscious consistency.
- Elevate heat to trigger a vigorous boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer, allowing ingredients to meld and intensify for 25-35 minutes, developing a rich, hearty texture.
- Taste and calibrate seasoning, ensuring a perfect balance of spices and depth.
- Ladle the steaming chili into serving bowls, crowning each portion with a sprinkle of fresh, verdant cilantro for a bright, herbaceous finish.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting chili powder and adding jalapeños for extra heat or reducing for milder taste.
- Enhance protein content by incorporating quinoa or additional plant-based protein like textured vegetable protein during simmering.
- chili tastes even better the next day as flavors continue to develop and intensify overnight in the refrigerator.
- Freeze excess portions in airtight containers for convenient, quick meals up to 3 months later, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 213 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg