Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 red onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 3 celery ribs, diced
- 2 tomatoes on the vine, diced
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 1 to 2 jalapeños, finely chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) northern white beans or cannellini beans, drained
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1½ teaspoons white granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prep all vegetables, drain beans, and measure spices.
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until beginning to soften.
- Add bell peppers, jalapeños, and diced tomatoes. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Clear space in the center and sauté garlic until fragrant, then stir into the mixture.
- Add all spices and herbs. Cook for 1–2 minutes to bloom flavors.
- Pour in tomato sauce, fire-roasted tomatoes, drained beans, and vegetable stock. Add bay leaves.
- Stir well, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and partially cover.
- Cook for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Use an immersion blender to pulse the chili slightly for a thicker texture, if desired. Remove bay leaves.
- Stir in fresh cilantro and lime juice before serving.
Notes
- Add corn, zucchini, or squash for variation.
- Adjust spice level by modifying jalapeños and chili powder.
- For a smokier flavor, try smoked or ancho chili powder.
- Blending part of the chili helps naturally thicken it.
- Chili tastes even better the next day and freezes well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
