Three Bean Chili is my favorite vegan chili recipe. It is so warm, filling and above all delicious. This chili is so satisfying you won’t miss the meat.
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Chili, especially, this three bean chili, was and always will be a staple for dinner in my house. It is a hearty go to when you are in a hurry. And, this version is meatless and vegan.
Even though we associate the roots of this dish with Mexico, most accounts believe this dish to be an American staple, find out more here.
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3 Bean Chili does not have to be boring, in fact, this three Bean Chilli is far from ordinary. Perfect for game day, meatless Mondays or anytime you just want a heaping bowl of goodness.
- 30 Minute Meal: Get it on the table in a flash!
- Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry
- Adaptable: Can make it meat free or add your favorite protein
- Makes Great Leftovers: So many things you can do like…nachos, tacos and more!
What You Need to 3 Bean Chili
Ingredients
- black beans
- kidney beans
- pinto beans
- vegetable oil
- onion
- jalapeños
- garlic
- Chili seasoning blend
- Worcestershire sauce
- tomato puree
Equipment
How to Make Vegan Chili – Step by Step
- Heat Oil: First, place the oil in a large stockpot and set over medium heat.
- Cook Onions: Second, once oil is hot, add the onion and diced jalapeños; Cook for 3 minutes.
- Garlic: Next, add garlic and continue cooking for one more minute; Stir occasionally.
- Beans: Then add all of the beans beans, including the liquid, Chili Seasoning Blend, Worcestershire sauce and tomato puree.
- Simmer: Finally, bring to simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Common Questions About 3 Bean Chili Recipe
Yes use the spices you like, even add your favorite hot sauce to spice it up.
Indeed, it is easy to add any beans that you like to this recipe, even dried versions that you can reconstitute.
Of course, make a double batch and freeze some or add meat to one version for your next meal and freeze.
Indeed, this recipe is great for a make ahead meal. It can stay in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.
The possibilities are endless, for example:
>Sour Cream or vegan Sour Cream
>Cheese blend or vegan cheese
>Cilantro
>Chopped pepper or onions
>Beyond Beef crumbles
Expert Tips for Making Vegan Chili
- Recipe Can be Doubled: A great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately.
- Mix up the Beans: I love adding different varieties of beans to this chili
- Rice: This chili is great over, white or brown rice or alternatively, quinoa for a little protein boost.
- Tofu: Make it protein friendly with some Tofu, fake bacon or beyond beef crumbles.
- Alternate Cooking Methods: Can be made in the crock pot or Instant Pot easily.
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3 Bean Chili (Vegan)
Ingredients
- 1 can, 15.25 oz black beans
- 1 can, 15.25 oz kidney beans
- 1 can, 15.25 oz pinto beans
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 jalapeños, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed and sliced
- 3 Tablespoons Chili seasoning blend
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 can, 32 oz tomato puree
Instructions
- Place the oil in a large stockpot and set over medium heat.
- Once oil is hot, add the onion and diced jalapeños; Cook for 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and continue cooking for one more minute; Stir occasionally.
- Add all of the beans beans, including the liquid, Chili Seasoning Blend, Worcestershire sauce and tomato puree.
- Bring to simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally
Expert Tips
- Recipe Can be Doubled: A great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately.
- Mix up the Beans: I love adding different varieties of beans to this chili
- Rice: This chili is great over, white or brown rice or alternatively, quinoa for a little protein boost.
- Tofu: Make it protein friendly with some Tofu, fake bacon or beyond beef crumbles.
- Alternate Cooking Methods: Can be made in the crock pot or Instant Pot easily.
This was the perfect game day chili! Tasty and hearty!
As a vegetarian, bean anything makes me happy. But especially bean chili. Woot woot!