Cool Vegan 5 Bean Chilli Recipe
Cool Vegan 5 Bean Chili Recipe. Here's a recipe for a vegan 5 bean chili that serves 4-6 people:
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, chopped bell peppers, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper (if using) to the pot. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the diced tomatoes, drained and rinsed beans, and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes, until the chili has thickened and the flavors have melded together.
- Season the chili with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.
- Enjoy your delicious and nutritious vegan 5 bean chili!
Heat The Olive Oil In A Large Sauce Pan Over A Medium Heat.
- Place the large saucepan on the stovetop and turn on the heat to medium.
- Add the desired amount of olive oil to the saucepan. A general guideline is to use about 1 tablespoon of oil for every 2-3 cups of ingredients.
- Allow the olive oil to heat up for about 1-2 minutes. You can test the heat by adding a small piece of onion or garlic to the pan. If it sizzles, the oil is ready.
- Once the oil is hot, you can add the other ingredients as required by your recipe.
Line a deep 35 x 25cm baking tin with baking parchment. Add onions, garlic and peppers. Add garlic and salt and cook another minute.