Quick Three-Bean Chili

Chili con carne, a popular Tex-Mex dish, inspired the creation of vegetarian chili recipes like this one, which replaces meat with beans for a protein-packed alternative.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Quick Three-Bean Chili

Cooking Method: Stovetop Cuisine: American, Mexican Courses: Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 teaspoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 14.5 ounce Canned diced tomatoes
• 15 ounce Kidney beans, canned
• 15 ounce Black beans, canned
• 15 ounce Cannellini beans, canned
• 2 tablespoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until onion becomes translucent.
2. Add diced red and green bell peppers. Cook for 3-4 minutes until peppers soften.
3. Stir in canned diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, cannellini beans, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
4. Pour vegetable broth into the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and let the chili rest for 5 minutes.
6. Serve the chili hot, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 8g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.