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Vegan chili with beans in a rich spicy sauce garnished with fresh cilantro
Simple and delicious vegan chili with cilantro

Easy Vegan Three-Bean Chili

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Main Courses
The essence of a good chili is layering flavors. We don't just dump ingredients together; we build aromas at every stage: the sweetness of the onions, the toasted depth of the spices, and the acidity of the tomatoes. The lack of meat is forgotten thanks to the hearty texture of the beans and the rich taste of smoked paprika, making this a favorite even for meat-eaters.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 350 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large pot or Dutch Oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Can opener
  • Strainer (for rinsing beans)

Instructions

1 ✓

Prep the ingredients: finely chop the onion and garlic. Dice the bell pepper and chili.

Tip: Remove the ribs and seeds from the chili if you prefer less heat, as that's where the spice is concentrated.
2 ✓

Heat the oil in a pot and sauté the onion until translucent.

Tip: Salting now helps: salt draws moisture out of the onion, helping it soften faster.
3 ✓

Add the bell pepper, chili, and garlic, and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.

Tip: It's important to roast the peppers slightly to intensify their flavor.
4 ✓

Sprinkle in the spices (cumin, smoked paprika) and stir in the tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute while stirring constantly.

Tip: 'Waking up' the spices: fat-soluble aromas are released by heat. Roasting the tomato paste removes its raw, acidic taste.
5 ✓

Pour in the diced tomatoes, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Tip: Sugar (or dark chocolate) deepens the chili flavor and balances the acidity of the tomatoes.
6 ✓

Rinse the beans and corn in a colander, then add them to the pot. If it's too thick, add 1/2 cup of water. Simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes.

Tip: Canned liquid can contain a lot of salt and starch, altering the dish's flavor, so it's worth rinsing.
7 ✓

Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve with fresh cilantro, rice, or tortilla chips.

Tip: The flavors truly come together the next day!

Recipe FAQ

It's too spicy, what should I do?
Fat or sugar helps counteract capsaicin (the heat source). Add a pinch of sugar, or serve with vegan sour cream or avocado.
How can I thicken it?
Take out a ladleful, blend it, and pour it back in. The starch in the beans will thicken the stew.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz) Red Kidney Beans
  • 1 can (15 oz) Black Beans
  • 1 cup Sweet Corn (canned)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 whole Yellow Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 whole Bell Pepper
  • 1 whole Chili Pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 pinch Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Brown Sugar or 1 square Dark Chocolate