What is winter without an easy vegan chili recipe? This easy vegan chili recipe is my go-to for those nights when you’re not sure what to throw together, but want it to be quick, easy and delicious. I also love that this vegan chili relies mostly on canned ingredients, just like my Creamy Vegan Coconut Lentil Soup, meaning it’s less likely that you’ll have to make a run to the grocery store!
I love vegan chili because it’s an easy way to get multiple servings of beans in one go. Beans are excellent sources of plant-based protein, fiber, and iron. I use chickpeas and black beans in this recipe, but feel free to use whatever type of beans you have on hand! If beans make you gassy, check out my 12 Tips to Reduce Bloating!
The not-so-secret ingredient that makes this vegan chili recipe extra delicious? Cocoa powder! Cocoa powder adds a richness and fuller flavor, but trust me, it won’t taste chocolatey! To add some extra nutrition to this recipe I used sweet potato, canned tomatoes, celery and carrots, but feel free to add any additional vegetables that you like! We also use similar ingredients in my Carrot, Sweet Potato and Ginger Soup.
If you’re looking for another easy chili recipe, my Butternut Squash Chili is also delicious! I love these one-pot recipes because they come together quickly and require minimal clean up, like my Balsamic Gnocchi and Brussel Sprout Sheet Pan Meal, my Easy Vegan Butter Chickpeas, and Vegan Chickpea Noodle Soup.
This says chili is absolutely delicious and a well-rounded meal on its own, but also pairs well with Vegan Caesar Salad or my Warm Winter Salad.
I hope you like this easy vegan chili recipe as much as I do! Let me know if you try it out, and make sure to tag me on Instagram and leave a comment down below letting me know how it is!
Vegan Chili Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 2 carrots diced
- 1 sweet potato diced
- 2 cans diced tomatoes no salt added
- 154 mL tomato paste
- 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup vegetable stock no salt added
- 2.5 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tbsp cumin
- 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- salt and pepper to taste I did 1/2 tsp each
Instructions
- Sauté onion and garlic in a large pot over medium heat until onion is translucent.
- Add celery, carrots and sweet potato and sauté for 5 minutes more.
- Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a low boil over medium heat, then cover and reduce to low heat, letting simmer for about 25 minutes or until sweet potato is fork-tender. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Other Easy Dinners You’ll Love
Vegan Burrito Bowl with Spicy Lime Sauce
Spring Vegan Salad with Creamy Dijon Dressing
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