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Rustic bowl of the ultimate vegan chili with carrots, lentils, beans, avocado and red onion.

Ultimate Vegan Chili

This ultimate vegan chili recipe takes 30 minutes to make and is packed with smokey and delicious flavor in every bite!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
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Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, lunch
Cuisine healthy
Servings 4
Calories 364 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/8 cup olive oil or coconut oil
  • 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, chopped or diced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced or pressed through garlic presser
  • 1 15 oz can of black beans, rinsed
  • 1 15 oz can of cannellini beans, rinsed
  • 1 15 oz can of red beans, rinsed
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 2 1/2 tbsp cumin
  • 1 15 oz can of diced tomatoes (use fire roasted for extra spice!)
  • 4-6 tsp chipotle in adobo sauce, add more/less depending on preference
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked red lentils
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (more/less for spicy)
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 24oz jar of tomato sauce (pretty much any kind works, use organic for better flavor)

Instructions
 

  • Chop up the bell pepper, carrots and onions. Heat oil in a large pot or dutch oven. Once hot, toss in pepper, carrots and onions and saute, stirring frequently, for about 4 minutes.
  • Add salt, cumin and garlic to the pot. Also add black pepper and cayenne to taste. Stir and cook for about 60 seconds.
  • Toss in the rinsed beans, diced tomatoes, jar of tomato sauce, chipotle in adobo sauce and 2 cups of vegetable broth. Add 1 1/2 cups of red lentils and stir to combine.
  • Cover the pot and bring the chili to a boil. Simmer on medium high for 12-15 minutes. Taste the lentils and make sure they are fully cooked. If not, stir the pot and continue to cook until soft.
  • Scrape any bits stuck to the bottom of the pot; this adds flavor. Scoop into a bowl and garnish with avocado, cilantro, scallions and/or red onions. This chili is GREAT with a good piece of toasted bread!

Nutrition

Calories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 19gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 802mgPotassium: 968mgFiber: 24gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 6519IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 8mg
Keyword Ultimate Vegan Chili, Vegan Chili Recipe
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