Soy-Free Hearty Chilli Beans

Warm up with a comforting bowl of Soy-Free Hearty Chilli Beans, a wholesome plant-based chili packed with vibrant vegetables, a medley of kidney and black beans, and bold spices like chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. This recipe skips soy but delivers robust flavors with juicy canned tomatoes, a touch of tomato paste, and a simmer in savory vegetable broth. Perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd, this one-pot dish is ready in under an hour and serves up to six. Top it off with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for a zesty finish, making it a hearty yet fresh dinner option for any night of the week.

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 1 large, diced bell pepper
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 large, diced carrot
• 2 diced celery stalks
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 15 ounces, drained and rinsed canned kidney beans
• 15 ounces, drained and rinsed canned black beans
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup, chopped for garnish (optional) fresh cilantro
• 1 sliced into wedges for serving (optional) lime

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until they start to soften.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the canned diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato paste, and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Mix in the drained and rinsed kidney beans and black beans, ensuring they are well distributed.

Step 6

Sprinkle in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a gentle boil.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors blend well.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Step 10

Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro and a lime wedge on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3125.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2174.9

Total Fat 64.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.8g
Cholesterol 15.9mg	0%
Sodium 7751.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 317.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 117.4g	0%
Total Sugars 59.0g
Protein 96.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1059.6mg	0%
Iron 43.4mg	0%
Potassium 8632.1mg	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: 25.9%

Protein: 17.2%

Carbs: 56.9%