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30 Minute Vegan Mexican Chili

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30 Minute Vegan Mexican Chili. This vegan chili is the most amazing vegan chili ever and is made in 1 pot! SO much flavor, yet meatless, filling, hearty and made with red and black beans. It takes just 30 minutes and all made in one pot. Made with such easy simple ingredients.

White bowl of 30 minute vegan Mexican chili with green onions

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30 MINUTE VEGAN MEXICAN CHILI

Yummy stuff right here…and on the table in about 30 minutes. This vegan chili doesn’t need hours simmering, yet it’s loaded with flavor and hearty vegetables to fill you up and warm your body for the cool Fall weather. It’s a staple in my household and always a hit over the holidays with guests. A chili can be vegan and still be incredibly filling and delicious, such as this bowl right here. I promise you, and your guests, will not be missing the meat.

HOW DO YOU MAKE VEGAN CHILI?

You just need easy, simple ingredients and 1 pot!

  • 1 cup chopped red onion (about half of a large onion)
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup low sodium tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder (use less for a less spicy version)
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 tablespoon (20g) maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt (adjust as desired)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 15oz cans of beans (I used 1 black beans and 1 red beans)
  • 2/3 cup frozen corn
  1. Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic to a large pot with JUST 1/2 of the broth over medium heat. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring often, until they are starting to get tender, but not fully. Add just a tiny bit more broth if needed just to keep them cooking.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients, (except the corn and beans) including the remaining cup of broth and stir really well. Bring to a boil and once boiling, cover and turn to low simmer for 10-15 minutes until the veggies are tender.
  3. Drain and rinse the beans while the chili is cooking. Add the beans and corn. Bring back to a boil and then cover and simmer another 10 minutes. Depending on how thick or thin you want your chili, add more broth. Garnish with sliced avocado and any other toppings you like.

Feel free to top it with my Best Vegan Queso or Lemon Cream Sauce and some fresh green onions and tortilla chips. So good!

I hope you love this 30 Minute Vegan Mexican Chili, I’d love to hear your feedback below in the comments! Be sure to check out my other chili, Chipotle Pumpkin Chili, so different but a huge reader favorite!

Note: This recipe is one of my older ones from my former blog, The Healthy Flavor, (before I started this blog, The Vegan 8), so it is 11 ingredients and not 8, however, that is still a really low amount of ingredients and comes together quickly in just one pot! Enjoy!

White bowl of 30 minute vegan Mexican chili with green onions

30 Minute Vegan Mexican Chili

Brandi Doming
This is the BEST Vegan Mexican chili as rated by you readers and is ready in 30 minutes and 1 pot! SO much flavor, yet meatless, filling, hearty and made with red and black beans. It takes just 30 minutes and all made in one pot. The unusual ingredients of maple syrup and allspice make for one incredibly flavorful bowl of chili!
5 from 36 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican, Vegan
Servings 4 heaping cups

Ingredients

  • 1 packed cup (160g) finely diced red onion
  • 1 green or red bell pepper chopped
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup low sodium tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons standard American chili powder (use store-bought or my homemade blend) use less for a less spicy version
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 tablespoon (20g) pure maple syrup
  • 1 to 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • two 15 oz cans of beans (I use a combo of black beans and red beans or pinto beans)
  • 2/3 cup frozen corn
  • I use this scale.

Instructions
 

  • Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic to a large pot with JUST 1/2 of the broth over medium heat. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring often, until they are starting to get tender, but not fully. Add just a tiny bit more broth if needed just to keep them cooking.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, (except the corn and beans) including the remaining cup of broth and stir really well. Bring to a boil and once boiling, cover and turn to low simmer for 10-15 minutes until the veggies are tender.
  • Drain and rinse the beans while the chili is cooking. Add the beans and corn. Bring back to a boil and then cover and simmer another 10 minutes. Depending on how thick or thin you want your chili, add more broth. Feel free to top it with my Best Vegan Queso or Lemon Cream Sauce and some fresh green onions and tortilla chips. Avocado is also delicious!

Notes

Nutrition per serving: 293 calories, 2.6g fat, 55.9g carbs, 14.6g protein, 14.8g fiber, 9.5g sugar, 462mg sodium
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Keyword vegan chili, vegan Mexican chili, oil-free chili

 

 

Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, Gluten Free, Kid Friendly, Kid-Friendly Meals, Main Dishes, No Bake, Nut Free, Oil-free, Soups, VEGAN Tagged With: 30 minutes, beans, Chili, Chili powder, Low fat, Mexican

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  1. Wendy

    February 3, 2021 at 1:54 am

    5 stars
    Wow! Quick, easy and delicious! Winner!

    Reply
  2. GamerGeek

    February 28, 2021 at 2:47 pm

    5 stars
    This is my go-to recipe almost all winter long for my work. I only have a microwave option at work for my lunches so cooking up a pot of this will cover me for the week no problem! I usually garnish with some vegan cream cheese to give it a little kick. Thanks for this!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      March 1, 2021 at 2:46 am

      That is amazing!!

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