Mom's Chili Beans Meatless

Warm, hearty, and packed with flavor, Mom's Chili Beans Meatless is a comforting vegetarian twist on a classic chili recipe. This one-pot wonder combines tender sautéed vegetables—like bell peppers, carrots, and celery—with protein-rich kidney and black beans, all simmered in a robust tomato base infused with chili powder, cumin, and paprika. The spices are perfectly balanced to create a rich, smoky depth of flavor without the need for meat. Ready in under an hour, this plant-based chili is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping a crowd-pleasing dish. Garnish with fresh cilantro and pair with cornbread, rice, or tortilla chips for a hearty, satisfying meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large bell pepper, diced (any color)
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalk, diced
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic, diced bell pepper, carrot, and celery. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Step 4

Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices and enhance their flavors.

Step 5

Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, drained kidney beans, drained black beans, and vegetable broth. Stir everything together until well combined.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more salt or spices.

Step 8

Once the chili has thickened and the flavors have melded together, remove from heat.

Step 9

Serve the chili hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired. Pair it with cornbread, rice, or tortilla chips for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2958.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1816.4

Total Fat 62.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.9g
Cholesterol 15.9mg	0%
Sodium 6425.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 251.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 87.1g	0%
Total Sugars 59.3g
Protein 72.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 878.0mg	0%
Iron 28.5mg	0%
Potassium 6951.6mg	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: 30.2%

Protein: 15.5%

Carbs: 54.3%