Healthy Vegan Chili

Warm up with a hearty bowl of Healthy Vegan Chili, a deliciously satisfying dish packed with wholesome ingredients and bold flavors. This plant-based chili features a medley of colorful vegetables—like bell peppers, carrots, and celery—combined with protein-rich kidney and black beans, and a smoky spice blend of chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and a hint of cayenne. Simmered to perfection in a robust tomato base with optional sweet bursts of corn, this one-pot wonder is as nutritious as it is comforting. Ready in under an hour, it’s perfect for meal prep or a cozy family dinner. Garnish with creamy avocado slices or fresh cilantro for a vibrant finishing touch! Ideal for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets, this is your go-to recipe for a healthy, flavorful twist on classic chili.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium Carrot, peeled and diced
• 1 medium Celery stalk, diced
• 4 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Chili powder
• 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 28 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes
• 15 ounces Canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces Canned corn, drained (optional)
• 2 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
• 1 medium Avocado, sliced (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the tomato paste and stir well to coat the vegetables and spices.

Step 5

Pour in the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, kidney beans, black beans, and corn (if using). Stir to combine.

Step 6

Add the salt and black pepper. Bring the chili to a simmer over medium-high heat.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and let the chili simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more salt, spices, or a splash of vegetable broth if desired.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and sliced avocado if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3234.2 grams (3234.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2209

Total Fat 66.20g	85%
Saturated Fat 10.10g	51%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7668mg	333%
Total Carbohydrate 354.90g	129%
Dietary Fiber 99.70g	356%
Total Sugars 80.20g
Protein 87.50g	175%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 788mg	61%
Iron 33mg	186%
Potassium 8924mg	190%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.2%

Protein: 14.8%

Carbs: 60.0%