Vegetarian Bean Chili
Vegetarian Bean Chili is loaded with fresh ingredients and packed with robust flavors. This rich and earthy one pot meal is a deliciously satisfying.
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 245kcal
Cost: $5
Equipment
Ingredients
Chili Ingredients
- 2 Cans (15 oz. each) Beans ( I used red kidney and black beans) rinsed and drained.
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil optional
- 1 small onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 stalks of celery chopped
- 1 can (15 oz.) fire roasted diced tomatoes I prefer Muir Glen Organic Fire Roasted*
- ¼½ cup tomato paste
- 1 cup corn Frozen or fresh
- 1 cup carrots diced
- 1 cup green bell pepper diced
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
Seasoning Mix
- 1 Tablespoon cumin powder
- 1 Tablespoon all purpose seasoning. I prefer 21 Seasoning Salute
- 1 Tablespoon Chipotle in Adobe Sauce or ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon sugar optional
- 3 bay leaves Optional
- Salt per taste
Optional Toppings
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- ¼ cup diced onion, jalapeno pepper, tortilla chips, sour cream, shredded cheese etc.
Instructions
How to Make Vegetarian Bean Chili on Stove Top
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and celery and stir for 3 minutes, or until onion is translucent. Add all the seasoning mix. Add carrots and peppers and sauté well.
- Add diced tomatoes (with their juices), tomato sauce, rinsed beans, corn, and water or vegetable broth. Bring it to boil.
- Reduce heat to medium and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes. Stir in lime juice. Adjust the salt. Serve warm with your favorite toppings. Enjoy !
How to Make Instant Pot Vegetarian Bean Chili
- Put Instant Pot on sauté mode. Once it displays HOT, add oil followed by minced garlic and onion. Sauté well for few minutes till onions look softer.
- Add all the seasoning mix and stir well. Add the beans, tomatoes and veggies. Stir well. Add water or broth. Give it a good stir.
- Close the lid of InstantPot. Vent sealed. Choose Bean mode and let it cook. Takes about 30 minutes. After it’s done cooking, you can do pressure release after 10 minutes.
- Open the lid. Give it a good stir. With the ladle, you can mash up the beans a few times to get creamy texture. Stir in lime juice and salt. Serve warm with your favorite toppings. Enjoy your comforting chili.
How to Make Slow cooker Vegetable Chili
- Put all the ingredients in the slow cooker. Give it good stir. Close the lid. Put the slow cooker on low setting and let it slow cook for 6-8 hours. You may want to stir it few times to make sure it simmers properly. Serve warm with your favorite toppings. Enjoy your comforting chili.
Notes
To store your Vegetarian Chili, cool it before transferring to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze in portions for up to 3 months.
One of the beauties of chili is its versatility. Feel free to adjust the spice level, swap out vegetables, or experiment with different types of beans to create a chili that's perfect for you.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 9g