Healthy Vegetarian Bean Chili

Healthy Vegetarian Bean Chili

0.5protein
1starch
1vegetable
1condiment

Chili is the perfect cozy nutrient dense make ahead meal! This recipe is vegetarian but could easily be made for the meat eaters by including ground turkey or chicken. Short on time? Throw it all in the slow cooker for an even easier process!

icon1 1/2 cups chili
icon45 minutes
Dinner
Soup, Chili & Stews
Diverticulosis
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Vegetarian
Ingredients
6 servings
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  • Yellow onion
    1/2 cup
  • Garlic cloves, minced
    4 cloves
  • Carrot, diced
    1/2 cup
  • Celery
    1/2 cup
  • Chili powder
    2 teaspoons
  • Cumin
    2 teaspoons
  • Cayenne powder
    1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper
    1 teaspoon
  • Salt
    2 teaspoons
  • Diced tomatoes
    1 (28 ounce) can
  • Yellow corn, drained
    1 (15 ounce) can
  • Chickpeas
    1 (15 ounce) can
  • Kidney beans, drained
    1 (15 ounce) can
  • Tomato paste
    2 tablespoons
  • Low sodium vegetable broth
    1 cup
  • Olive oil
    2 teaspoons
Directions
  • 1
    Place onion, garlic, carrots, and celery over medium heat in a large pot with olive oil. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, cayenne, black pepper, and salt and cook for one minute further. Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes while stirring, until tomato paste is darkened.
  • 2
    Add vegetable broth to the pot and bring to a simmer while scraping the bottom. Add canned tomatoes and all remaining ingredients. Bring the chili to a low boil for 10 minutes, then simmer for 30+ minutes until thickened to preference.
  • 3
    Serve the chili while hot with optional toppings like avocado slices, tortilla chips, or parsley.