Easy Vegan Black Bean Chili (Gluten Free) by Vancouverwithlove

Imported from vancouverwithlove.com by @rrry3k
Easy Mexican ·
Prep 5m
Cook 30m
· 35m total

This delicious vegan black bean chili is easy to make and perfect for weeknight meals and batch cooking. Naturally high protein too!

Best enjoyed as Main

Ingredients

for
servings
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 stick Celery, sliced thinly
  • 3 cloves Garlic, crushed or chopped
  • 2 Bell peppers, cut into 1cm pieces
  • 1 Zucchini, medium, cut into 1cm cubes
  • 1 black beans, (approx. 3 cups, 800ml tin, drained and rinsed)
  • 1 800ml tin crushed tomatoes, approx. just over 3 cups
  • 1 water, or 1/4 cup vegetable broth/stock, vegetable stock cube dissolved in 1/4 cup boiling
  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • 2 tsp coriander
  • 1 tbsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika, regular will work if you don't have smoked
  • 1/2–1 tbsp Soy sauce, depending on taste, or tamari
  • Avocado slices, lime wedges, cilantro leaves, jalapeño slices, sour cream, cheese (I use vegan) and/or tortilla chips
Nutrition Facts
1
Amount per serving
Calories
42
% DV*
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Unsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 128mg 6%
Total Carbs 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Sugars 4g 8%
Protein 2g 4%
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Steps

  1. 1

    Heat a large pot on medium heat. Add onion and celery, plus 2 tbsp water, and steam sauté for 10 minutes with lid on, stirring regularly to prevent sticking. 

  2. 2

    When onion is just starting to soften add all other ingredients to pot, stirring well to combine. 

  3. 3

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low/medium and cover pot with lid. (If chili looks thick, don't be tempted to add more liquid! As vegetables cook chili will naturally becoming more liquid.) Simmer 20 minutes and stir occasionally, until zucchini is tender.

  4. 4

    Add salt if desired, remove pot of chili from heat, and serve in bowls with your favorite toppings or any of the following (all optional): avocado, lime wedges, cilantro, jalapeños, dairy-free sour cream, cheese and tortilla chips.