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The Best Vegan Chili Recipe

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The Best Vegan Chili Recipe is a flavorful and hearty dish made with a variety of beans, fresh vegetables, and warming spices. This easy-to-follow recipe combines ingredients like onion, garlic, tomatoes, and hot red chili peppers with cumin, smoked paprika, and coconut sugar for a perfect balance of spice and sweetness. Ideal for a nutritious meal, this vegan chili is satisfying and simple to prepare, making it a go-to for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves of garlic, finely minced
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, grated
  • 5-6 medium diced fresh tomatoes or 1 (20 oz) can
  • 5 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cups (480 ml) water or vegetable broth
  • 4 cups cooked beans (kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, or white beans)
  • 2 tsp coconut sugar (or substitute with brown sugar or maple syrup)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ¾ tsp salt (or less if using vegetable broth)
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1-2 hot red chili peppers
  • 2 tsp oil of choice for frying

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  • Add minced garlic, green pepper, and grated carrot. Cook for a few minutes until softened.
  • Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and vegetable broth.
  • Add the cooked beans, coconut sugar, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and chopped hot red chili peppers.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste and serve hot.

Notes

  • Customize the chili by adding your favorite vegetables or using different types of beans.
  • For extra heat, increase the amount of cayenne pepper or add more hot chili peppers.
  • This chili stores well in the fridge for up to 5 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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