Description
For a warm and comforting meal that’s perfect for chilly evenings, this Homemade Vegan Chili Recipe is your go-to dish! Bursting with hearty ingredients like beans and lentils, it delivers a satisfying punch of flavor while being nutritious. This recipe is not only quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, but it’s also versatile enough to be served at family gatherings or game day parties.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 red onion (diced)
- 3–5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (one can)
- 15 ounces tomato sauce (one can)
- 1 chipotle in adobo (minced)
- 30 ounces black beans (drained and rinsed, 2 cans)
- 1 cup uncooked split red lentils
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lime (juiced)
- Kosher salt and ground pepper (to taste)
- Vegan sour cream or coconut yogurt (for topping)
- Fresh chopped cilantro (for garnish)
- Sliced jalapeno (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup of split red lentils under cold water.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté 1 diced red onion until translucent.
- Add 3-5 minced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in 1.5 tablespoons of cajun seasoning for about a minute.
- Mix in diced tomatoes, 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or brown sugar), minced chipotle, black beans, washed lentils, tomato sauce, and vegetable broth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and let simmer on low heat until the lentils are tender (about 20 minutes). Squeeze in the juice of one lime before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg