Secret Ingredient Vegan Vegetable Chili
This Secret Ingredient Vegetable Chili recipe isn't your average plant-based chili; it has a secret ingredient!
Equipment
- 1 large soup pot or Dutch oven
- 1 stirring spoon
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced any color you prefer
- 2 jalapenos, chopped optional
- 2 cups riced frozen cauliflower
- 30 oz black beans 2 cans drained and rinsed
- 15 oz pinto beans 1 can drained and rinsed
- 15 oz great northern beans 1 can drained and rinsed
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes 1 can
- 20 oz vegetable broth
Spices
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp celery seed
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 dried bay leaves 1-2 bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or other sweetener of choice - i.e. honey, brown sugar
Toppings
- plant-based sour cream or plant-based cheese see recipe note for further topping suggestions
Instructions
Saute Aromatics
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the red bell pepper, jalapeno, onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the chili powder and cumin to the pepper, onion, and garlic and mixture. Continue to saute for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.
Add the Cauliflower, Beans, and Tomatoes
- Add the riced cauliflower, beans, tomatoes, and vegetable broth to the pot and stir.
Add the Remaining Seasonings
- Add the oregano, celery seed, thyme, bay leaves, kosher salt, black pepper, and maple syrup to the chili and stir.
Simmer
- Cover the pot with a lid and let the chili simmer for 25-60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors are well combined.
Taste and Serve
- Remove the bay leaf and taste the chili and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt and pepper as desired.
- Once the chili is ready, serve hot with your favorite toppings such as chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, avocado, shredded cheese, or sour cream.
Notes
Be sure to top this Vegan Vegetarian Chili with your favorite toppings like Greek Yogurt or Plant-based sour cream, shredded cheese, fresh cilantro or other herbs, chopped onion, avocado, jalapeno, tortilla chips, or cornbread croutons.
Nutrition
Calories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 22gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 611mgPotassium: 1366mgFiber: 22gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1495IUVitamin C: 54mgCalcium: 173mgIron: 7mg
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