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    Oh My Veggies » Vegan Recipes » Vegan Main Dishes

    Vegan Three-Bean Quinoa Chili

    Published: Mar 15, 2017 · by Nicole · Updated: Sep 15, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Vegan three-bean chili, how do I love you? Let me count the ways.

    I love you for being a one-pot meal, with the quinoa cooked right in the chili. And I love you for being a complete meal; garnishes and sides are nice but not necessary. I love you for the mass of vegetables you bring to the table, and I love you for all the beans.

    I love you spooned over a baked potato, or with an egg on top, or as the filling for a vegan sloppy Joe. I love you straight up, or with a million fancy toppings. I love you warm, and I love you cold, eaten standing in front of an open fridge. I love how I you make a huge batch, to feed my friends and family. And I love how freezer friendly you are, how I can rely on you to be there on a busy day.

    Basically, vegan three-bean chili, I just love you.

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    But seriously, folks, this is one of those beautifully easy, nourishing, and delicious one-pot recipes that comes together with minimal effort. To be sure, there's a bit of chopping involved with all those veggies, but I often do the chopping the day before (for any recipe) and store things that go in at the same time in the same container. So one container with onions, garlic, and jalapeños, one for carrots and celery, and another for peppers and zucchini. Then, when it comes time to make the chili all I've got to do is dump and stir, and it really doesn't get any easier than that. Thirty simmering minutes later, you've got a tasty and healthy vegan chili that the whole family will love!

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    Recipe

    Vegan Three-Bean Quinoa Chili

    Vegan Three-Bean Quinoa Chili

    This hearty vegan three-bean chili is packed with spices, beans, veggies, and quinoa.
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    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: Quinoa Chili, vegan chili, Vegan Three-Bean Quinoa Chili
    Servings: 6 -8
    Calories: 178kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 large yellow onion diced
    • 4 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 jalapeño pepper deseeded, deveined, and finely minced
    • 1 large carrot peeled and diced
    • 1 stalk celery diced
    • 1 medium zucchini diced
    • 1 red bell pepper deseeded, deveined, and diced
    • 1 green bell pepper deseeded, deveined, and diced
    • 2 tablespoons chili powder
    • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
    • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon fine ground sea salt
    • 1 14 ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
    • 1 14 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
    • 1 14 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    • 2 14 ounce cans crushed tomatoes
    • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
    • 4 cups vegetable broth
    • ½ cup uncooked quinoa rinsed

    Optional toppings:

    • Diced avocado
    • Cilantro
    • Shredded cheese
    • Yogurt
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    Instructions

    • Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion, garlic, and jalapeño, and sauté, stirring frequently, until the onion is just translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
    • Add the carrot and celery and sauté 3-5 another minutes, stirring frequently.
    • Add the zucchini and diced peppers and sauté for another 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
    • Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, and salt. Stir well to ensure spices are well distributed, and sauté for about 1 minute.
    • Add the kidney beans, black beans, chickpeas, crushed tomatoes, corn kernels, vegetable broth, and quinoa. Stir to combine. Increase the heat to high and bring the chili to a boil, then reduce to low, cover, and let simmer for 30 minutes.
    • After 30 minutes the quinoa should be fully cooked and the chili nicely thickened. Taste, and adjust seasonings if necessary.
    • Serve with diced avocado, cilantro, and tortilla chips alongside--or whatever toppings you like.

    Notes

    I've used three beans in this chili, but you can choose to use one, two, or all three if you like.
    Cooking the quinoa directly in the chili thickens it nicely, but if you find it to be too think when it's done cooking, add a little more vegetable broth to thin it out.
    Where I live the jalapeños are incredibly mild, but I still used only one because I knew I'd be sharing this chili with my one-year old. If you'd like to bump up the heat, add an extra jalapeño, or ½ to one teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
    This chili freezes like a dream! Scoop it into freezer proof containers, label, and pop into your freezer for up to three months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 453mgPotassium: 571mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 3857IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. Sarah says

      March 15, 2017 at 10:34 am

      Why didn't I read this before my dinner party last night?
      http://www.indigoandmouse.com

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    2. Izzy | Pinch of delight says

      March 17, 2017 at 5:43 pm

      This looks so good - I can't wait to try it!
      - Izzy

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    3. Clarrissa says

      June 01, 2017 at 10:17 pm

      Made this tonight, it's really good but perhaps the prep and cook time should be adjusted. Even if one was able to chop all ingredients in 30 min, the chili simmers for 30 minutes alone. It takes an hour or more to prep and cook this meal. I just think that should be noted.
      Otherwise, great easy and health recipe!

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      • Alissa says

        June 02, 2017 at 8:56 am

        Hi Clarissa! We're actually having a technical issue at the moment that's causing the times listed to be incorrect. Sorry about that! The cook time should actually show 45 minutes, the prep time 30 minutes, and the total time 1 hour and 15 minutes. We're working on the issue and should have it fixed soon!

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