High Protein Hearty Vegan Chili

Packed with plant-based protein and bold, smoky flavors, this High Protein Hearty Vegan Chili is the ultimate comfort food for health-conscious foodies. With three types of beans—black beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas—plus a medley of colorful vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots, this chili delivers both nutrition and satisfaction in every bite. A vibrant blend of spices, including chili powder, cumin, and paprika, creates a robust flavor profile, while a squeeze of fresh lime and a sprinkle of cilantro add a zesty finishing touch. Ready in just over an hour with minimal prep, this one-pot meal is perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or game-day gatherings. Gluten-free, hearty, and high in protein, it’s a bowl full of plant-powered goodness that will keep you fueled and satisfied.

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium bell peppers, chopped (any color)
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 whole lime, cut into wedges

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onions and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they become translucent.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic, chopped bell peppers, diced carrots, celery, and zucchini. Continue to sauté for another 5-6 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.

Step 3

Stir in the black beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, canned tomatoes with juices, and vegetable broth.

Step 4

Mix in the tomato paste, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

In the last 10 minutes of cooking, add the frozen corn. Stir and allow it to heat through.

Step 7

Optional: Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 8

Remove from heat and stir in fresh cilantro.

Step 9

Serve hot, with a squeeze of lime juice from the lime wedges for added flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3686.6 grams (3686.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2529

Total Fat 74.90g	96%
Saturated Fat 13.20g	66%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.90g
Cholesterol 16mg	5%
Sodium 7510mg	327%
Total Carbohydrate 382.90g	139%
Dietary Fiber 117.60g	420%
Total Sugars 84.30g
Protein 106.50g	213%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1027mg	79%
Iron 43mg	237%
Potassium 8368mg	178%

*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: 25.6%

Protein: 16.2%

Carbs: 58.2%