Heart-Healthy 3 Beans Vegetarian Chili

Satisfy your cravings without compromising on health with this Heart-Healthy 3 Beans Vegetarian Chili! Packed with protein-rich kidney beans, black beans, and chickpeas, plus a medley of colorful vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, and celery, this hearty chili is as nourishing as it is flavorful. Seasoned with bold spices like cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika, and finished with a zesty burst of lime juice and fresh cilantro, this easy one-pot meal strikes the perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and tangy. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no meat or added salt, this plant-based chili is ideal for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or gatherings. Perfectly comforting, gluten-free, and loaded with heart-healthy ingredients, it’s a recipe that everyone can feel good about enjoying!

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 2 large carrots, chopped
• 2 medium celery stalks, chopped
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes, no salt added
• 2 cups vegetable broth, low sodium
• 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn kernels, frozen or fresh
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lime juice

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are soft.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer gently for 20 minutes.

Step 6

Add the kidney beans, black beans, chickpeas, and corn kernels. Stir well and continue to simmer uncovered for another 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Step 7

Season the chili with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Just before serving, stir in fresh cilantro and lime juice.

Step 9

Serve the chili hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3508.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2165.5

Total Fat 47.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4599.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 360.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 103.2g	0%
Total Sugars 76.7g
Protein 96.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 813.1mg	0%
Iron 35.7mg	0%
Potassium 6974.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 18.8%

Protein: 17.1%

Carbs: 64.1%