Ingredients:
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Onion: 1 large, diced
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Red bell pepper: 1, diced
- Green bell pepper: 1, diced
- Carrot: 1, diced
- Celery stalk: 1, diced
- Soy chorizo: 1 package (12 oz) (make sure it’s vegan, Trader Joe’s has a good one)
- Black beans: 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- Kidney beans: 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- Pinto Beans: 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- Diced tomatoes: 1 can (15 oz)
- Tomato paste: 1 can (6 oz)
- Vegetable broth: 2 cups
- Chili powder: 2 teaspoons (adjust to taste)
- Ground cumin: 1 teaspoon
- Smoked paprika: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 tablespoon, to taste
- Black pepper: 1 tablespoon, to taste
Optional toppings:
- Chopped chives
- Chopped green onions
- Sliced jalapeños
- Vegan shredded cheese
- Vegan sour cream
- Pickled Red Onions
- Avocado Lime Crema
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Avocado slices
Instructions:
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion, minced garlic, diced red bell pepper, diced green bell pepper, diced carrot, and diced celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Stir in the salt, pepper, chili powder, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. Be sure to mix around every few minutes so nothing sticks to the bottom of the pot.
- Add the soy chorizo to the pot break with your hands before or break it up with a spatula in the pot. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it’s browned and fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, drained and rinsed black beans, drained and rinsed kidney beans, and vegetable broth. Stir to combine everything.
- Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. If it becomes too thick, you can add a bit more vegetable broth.
- Taste the chili and season with salt and black pepper according to your preference. If you want more heat, you can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Serve the vegan chili hot with your choice of toppings, such as chopped green onions, sliced jalapeños, vegan shredded cheese, vegan sour cream, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and avocado slices.
