This vegan chili recipe is easy and delicious, and it comes with a list of vegan chili toppings too!
I love this recipe because you can add in vegan “meat” crumbles, or not, and you can get creative with the beans too!
And with the vegan chili toppings guide, you can “jazz” up tor chili anyway you like it!
Vegan Chili Recipe
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- Ingredients for Vegan Chili
- How to Make Vegan Chili
- Vegan Chili Toppings
- Vegan Chili Recipe
- Nutrition and Calories in Vegan Chili
Ingredients for Vegan Chili
You can choose to use vegan crumbles or not, and as I noted above and in the recipe card you can use your favorite beans in this recipe.
In this shopping list you will find all the ingredients you need to make 4 servings (about 2 cups each).
Shopping List for Chili:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 3 cups vegan “meat” crumbles (optional)
- 1 large onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 cloves garlic
- 1 jalapeño seeded and
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 bay leaves
- 1 (28-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans
How to Make Vegan Chili
I like to make this recipe on the stovetop, but you could easily drop all the ingredients in and make it in the slow cooker if you prefer.
To make it in a slow cooker simple add all the ingredients, and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours.
How to Make a Vegan Recipe for Chili:
- To a large pot, over medium heat, add the oil, vegan meat (if using), onion, bell pepper, and cook until the vegetables are softened.
- Add garlic, and jalapeño, and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add in chili powder, cumin, bay leaves, and mix.
- Mix in the tomatoes, increase the heat to medium high, and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 3 to 5 hours. Stir often to avoid burning.
- 30 minutes before serving, remove the bay leaves and add the beans.
- Cook uncovered until the beans are warm, and the liquid has mostly evaporated. Serve with desired topping.
Vegan Chili Toppings
All of these toppings are optional and are not counted in the nutrition label below.
I find that the recipes is great on it’s own, but sometimes a few jalapeño slices and a couple of crumbled tortilla chips help curb my cravings.
Add any, or all… it’s your bowl of chili!
Vegan Chili Topping Guide:
- Non-Dairy Cheddar “Shreds”
- Sliced Green Onions
- Sliced Jalapeños
- Tortilla Chips
- Unsweetened cashew yogurt (tastes like sour cream!)
Vegan Chili Recipe
This healthy recipe for vegan chili is under 100 calories for 2 cups, and is packed with healthy ingredients.
Be sure to see the nutrition label in the next section!
Vegan Chili Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 3 cups vegan “meat” crumbles optional
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 ½ tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 bay leaves
- 1 28- ounce can chopped tomatoes drained
- 1 15- ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 15- ounce can kidney beans drained and rinsed
Vegan Chili Topping Guide:
- Non-Dairy Cheddar "Shreds"
- Sliced Green Onions
- Sliced Jalapeños
- Tortilla Chips
- Unsweetened cashew yogurt tastes like sour cream!
Instructions
- To a large pot, over medium heat, add the oil, vegan meat (if using), onion, bell pepper, and cook until the vegetables are softened.
- Add garlic, and jalapeño, and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add in chili powder, cumin, bay leaves, and mix.
- Mix in the tomatoes, increase the heat to medium high, and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 3 to 5 hours. Stir often to avoid burning.
- 30 minutes before serving, remove the bay leaves and add the beans.
- Cook uncovered until the beans are warm, and the liquid has mostly evaporated. Serve with desired topping.
Nutrition and Calories in Vegan Chili
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