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Vegan Three Bean Chili Recipe

This fast and simple Three Bean Chili recipe is ideal when you would like a comfy warm vegan chili in half an hour. It is wholesome, hearty and ideal for dinner, lunch or meal prep!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Chili, Entree
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Servings: 4
Calories: 392kcal
Author: Angela

Ingredients

  • 1 can kidney-beans, drained and rinsed (15 oz)
  • 1 can black-beans, drained and rinsed (15 oz)
  • 1 can pinto-beans, drained and rinsed (15 oz)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, with juices (28 oz)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 ½ tsp garlic-powder)
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 tbsp chili-powder
  • 1 tbsp olive-oil or ¼ cup water (for water saute)
  • 1 tsp chipotle-powder
  • 2 jalapenos, seeds removed and diced
  • 1 ½ cups water or vegetable-broth (or more if needed)
  • 1 tbsp cocoa-powder or small piece of dark-chocolate (about ½ oz) Optional
  • mineral-salt and pepper, to taste

To Garnish

  • lime wedges
  • green-onions, sliced
  • cashew sour-cream

Instructions

To Saute

  • In large-pot heat olive-oil on moderate heat, saute onion for 7minutes or till translucent & tender.
  • Add the jalapeno, garlic, chipotle-powder, and chili, then cook for few minute or till aromatic.

To Simmer

  • Add the tomatoes, beans, liquids and chocolate, bring to boil, reduce heat, cover askew then simmer about 15-20minutes, stirring periodically.
  • Add more water as required. Taste for taste, season with pepper and salt, and add whatever else you believe it requires.
  • Serve and enjoy