Spicy Vegan Texas Black Bean Chili

Spice up your dinner routine with this hearty and flavorful Spicy Vegan Texas Black Bean Chili! Packed with protein-rich black beans, vibrant bell peppers, and a fiery kick from jalapeño and cayenne, this plant-based chili is a comforting and wholesome twist on Texas-style chili. Enhanced with smoky paprika, zesty lime juice, and fresh cilantro, every spoonful bursts with bold, Southwest-inspired flavors. Ready in just 45 minutes, this one-pot vegan chili is perfect for busy weeknights or game day gatherings. Serve it steaming hot with your favorite toppings like avocado, vegan sour cream, or crunchy tortilla chips for a satisfying, crowd-pleasing meal. Perfect for vegans and spice lovers alike, this recipe is gluten-free, protein-packed, and irresistibly delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium jalapeño, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 28 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 3 cups cooked black beans (or canned, drained and rinsed)
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium lime, juiced
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, diced red and green bell peppers, and jalapeño. Cook for 5 minutes until tender.

Step 4

Add the tomato paste and stir well, cooking for 1 minute to enhance the flavor.

Step 5

Pour in the fire-roasted diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and black beans.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.

Step 9

Stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro or your favorite vegan toppings such as avocado slices or dairy-free sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2802.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1602.2

Total Fat 40.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6203.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 256.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 81.0g	0%
Total Sugars 55.5g
Protein 69.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 651.6mg	0%
Iron 31.5mg	0%
Potassium 5593.2mg	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: 21.8%

Protein: 16.7%

Carbs: 61.6%