Vegan chili with beans (Printable Version)

A rich and spicy vegan chili featuring tomatoes, beans, and aromatic spices for a comforting meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium onion, chopped
02 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
03 - 1 green bell pepper, chopped
04 - 1 medium carrot, grated
05 - 5-6 medium fresh tomatoes, diced (approximately 20 oz canned tomatoes as substitute)
06 - 1-2 hot red chili peppers

→ Legumes

07 - 4 cups cooked beans (kidney, black, pinto, white; or 1 cup each variety)

→ Condiments and Spices

08 - 5 tablespoons tomato paste
09 - 2 teaspoons coconut sugar or brown sugar or maple syrup
10 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
12 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
13 - ¾ teaspoon salt (adjust if using vegetable broth)
14 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
15 - ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
16 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

→ Liquids and Oils

17 - 2 cups water or vegetable broth
18 - 2 teaspoons cooking oil of choice

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and green pepper, cooking for about 5 minutes until softened. Incorporate minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
02 - Stir in diced fresh tomatoes (or canned) and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes to meld flavors.
03 - Add tomato paste, sweetener, spices, salt, pepper, hot chilies, beans, and water or vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer, increase heat if needed, and cook gently for 30 minutes or longer, stirring occasionally. Add more liquid if chili thickens excessively.
04 - Transfer about 1 to 1½ cups of the chili to a separate container. Blend until smooth using an immersion or regular blender. Return the blended mixture to the main pot and stir to combine thoroughly.
05 - Ladle chili onto plates or bowls. Accompany with rice, pasta, potatoes, or flatbread. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley as desired.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Adjust salt according to the sodium level of your broth. Blending part of the chili creates a creamier texture without added dairy.

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