30 Minute Vegetarian Chili (With Secret Ingredient!)
This best Vegan Chili Recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes, healthy, full of flavor, and the perfect cozy meal for chilly days!
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INGREDIENTS
For Chili
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red onion, diced
- 3 garlic clove, minced
- 1 ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
- 1 ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1 can, 14.5 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon chipotles in adobo
- 2 can, 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- ¾ cup red lentil, uncooked
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 2 ½ cup vegetable bouillon cube or vegetable stock
- 1 cup carrot, diced
- 1 cup celery, sliced
- 1 cup red bell pepper, chunks
- 1 whole lime juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- a pinch of cocoa powder, or shredded chocolate to the Chili, this will elevate your chili to the next level!
For Garnish
- blue corn tortilla chips
- vegan sour cream
- sliced jalapeno
- chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- lime wedges
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add olive oil and onion. Cook for 3 minutes constantly stirring and add minced garlic (cook for 1-minute stirring). Follow with spices: cumin, chili, cocoa, oregano, sugar, and stir well until onion and garlic covered in spices.
- Add in the veggies: celery, carrot, red bell peppers, and cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Follow with crushed tomatoes, chipotles in adobo, black beans, lentils.
- Then add tomato sauce and 2 ½ cups of vegetable stock.
- Cover with a lid and take it to a boil over medium heat.
- After that, reduce the heat to medium-low and let the veggies cook for 15 minutes until softened. Make sure to stir every few minutes. Season with salt and pepper (see notes) and lime juice.
- Garnish with your favorite toppings (see the full list of options in the blog post below) and enjoy while warm!
NOTES
- Salt and pepper - depending on your vegetable stock, if it is already with salt you may not need any additional seasoning. If you need to add, add 1 teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of pepper in total or to taste.
- Do you have a secret ingredient for your Chili? I love a adding a little cocoa powder or shredded chocolate to the Chili, this will elevate your chili to the next level!
ADD YOUR OWN PRIVATE NOTES
NUTRITION
Calories: 390kcal
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