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Chili sin Carne
A hearty and flavorful vegan chili with mixed beans and vegetables
🕒 45 min
👥 4 servings
📊 Easy
🌱 Vegan
Ingredients
- • 1 tbsp olive oil
- • 1 large onion, chopped
- • 2 cloves garlic, minced
- • 1 red bell pepper, diced
- • 1 zucchini, diced
- • 1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes
- • 1 can (400g) kidney beans, drained
- • 1 can (400g) black beans, drained
- • 2 tbsp tomato paste
- • 1 tsp ground cumin
- • 1 tsp smoked paprika
- • 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- • Salt and pepper to taste
- • Fresh coriander (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- 1 Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- 2 Add the bell pepper and zucchini, and cook for 5 minutes.
- 3 Stir in the cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- 4 Add the tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, kidney beans, and black beans. Mix well.
- 5 Simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6 Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh coriander if desired.
Tips & Notes
• Add other vegetables like corn, mushrooms, or sweet potatoes for extra nutrition and flavor.
• For extra protein, add some crumbled tofu or plant-based meat substitute.
• This vegan chili is naturally high in fiber and plant-based protein from the beans.
• Serve with avocado, lime, and fresh herbs for a fresh twist.
• Leftovers can be used as a filling for burritos or over baked potatoes.