Vegan Chili con Carne
Are you looking for a plant-based chili con carne recipe that still packs a punch? Look no further than our Vegan Chili Con Carne recipe! Prepared with a variety of vegetables and plant-based protein, this dish is sure to satisfy even the meat eaters you serve it to.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 440kcal
Ingredients
- 2 bell peppers finely chopped
- 2 red chili peppers finely chopped
- 2 red onions finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves finely chopped
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 0.5 pound Vegan ground "beef"
- A few leaves fresh basil
- 1 cup tomato sauce or tomato puree
- 1 tablespoon paprika powder
- 1 ½ cup rice
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup red kidney beans canned
- 1 cup green lentils canned
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- Fresh Cilantro diced for topping
Instructions
- Wash and finely chop bell peppers, chili peppers, onions and garlic.
- Pour vegetable oil into a large saucepan and heat it up. Fry the onions and garlic over medium heat until softened then add peppers and chillies.
- Add the vegan meat, basil and tomato puree to the saucepan. Season with paprika then cook on the stovetop for about 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Add rice and 1 cup of water to the saucepan. Cook on low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Add kidney beans, green lentils, and chopped tomatoes. Mix well and simmer for about 25-30 minutes.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
- We used canned kidney beans and green lentils to save time.
- You can also add a cup of canned corn to add sweetness and a bit of crunch to the dish.
- If you prefer black beans or pinto beans to kidney beans, feel free to substitute.
This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.
Nutrition
Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 423mg | Potassium: 1040mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2497IU | Vitamin C: 87mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 6mg
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