Why This Recipe is so Good
This is a healthy weeknight meal, it’s low in fat and each serving is under 400 calories. This chili is a well balanced meal, with fiber, protein and lots of vitamins and minerals from the veggies.This vegan chili recipe is naturally soy and gluten-free.It comes together quickly and it is so full of flavor!It’s perfect for meal prep and make ahead meals.
Why You’ll Love It
This is a great chili recipe for a weeknight meal. Often, chili recipes require a long cooking time, but this meal only takes 45 minutes to make. It’s high in fiber and protein, so it keeps you feeling full and I promise you won’t even miss the meat! This is a great dish for those trying to cut down on their meat intake and it’s full of rich and smokey flavors.
Perfect for Meal Prep and Make-Ahead Meals
Chili is a great option if you are looking to cook in bulk for easy to grab meals throughout the week, and my vegan version is no exception. This recipe makes eight hearty servings and leftovers will keep in the fridge for around five days. It also freezes really well. I love to cook a big batch, freeze some, and keep some in the fridge for an easy heat up meal later in the week.
A Well-Balanced Meatless Meal
This vegan chili recipe has a ton of healthy and tasty ingredients in it:
Beans – there is a good helping of beans in this meal, which are an amazing source of protein and fiber. They are nutrient dense and a great source of folate, zinc and iron.Quinoa – Naturally gluten-free, this grain is high in B vitamins, iron, antioxidants and protein.Veggies – the mushrooms, onions and peppers all contain a great variety of vitamins and minerals.Tomatoes – the canned tomatoes are a great source of vitamin C and K, antioxidants and potassium.
Chef’s Tips
You can use any canned beans you like in this recipe, kidney, pinto and black beans all work well.You can swap the beer for a vegetable broth if you prefer.To serve, top the chili with all your favorites like avocado, dairy free sour cream, fresh coriander and jalapeños.
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