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Rich hearty chili with beans, vegetables, and spices in a soup bowl.

Easy Vegan Chili

makepurethyheart
Making chili is so easy! It basically makes itself, all you got to do is pop things in the pot and let the magic happen!
2.50 from 6 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • - 2 cans of beans such as kidney beans or black beans, drained and rinsed
  • - 1 onion diced
  • - 2 carrots diced
  • - 2 celery stalks diced
  • - 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • - 1 can of tomato sauce
  • - 2 tablespoons of chili spice mix or to taste
  • - Salt and pepper to taste
  • - Vegan yogurt for serving
  • - Fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • - Olive oil for sautéing

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil and sauté the diced onion, carrots, and celery until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  • Add the drained and rinsed beans to the pot, along with the tomato sauce and chili spice mix. Stir well to combine.
  • Bring the chili to a simmer and let it cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Taste the chili and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  • Serve the vegan chili hot, topped with a dollop of vegan yogurt and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
  • Enjoy your delicious vegan chili!

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