Vegetarian Three Bean Chili
An easy to make, healthy, and delicious vegetarian chili recipe that is filling. Option to make on stove top or in a slow cooker.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 471kcal
- 2, 15 oz cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2, 15 oz cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 2, 15 oz cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 bell peppers, chopped⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and chopped⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀
- 1 medium onion, diced⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀
- 1, 28 oz can petite diced tomatoes⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- 1 can of V8 -OR- small can tomato sauce⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- 1.5-2 packs of chili seasoning (this is 3-4 tablespoon if you buy or make chili seasoning in bulk)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- tablespoon olive oil*⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- optional toppings of your choice
Cooking Option 1 - Stove Top Method
Sautee the onions and carrots with olive oil until onions are translucent and carrots have begun to soften, approximately 5mins⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Add bell peppers and continue to sauté another 3-5mins⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Add spices and continue to sauté until aromatic, approximately 1min⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Add tomatoes and juices. Scrape bottom of pan with a wooden spoon while stirring to deglaze your pan⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Add beans and V8 (or tomato sauce) and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat to medium-low and simmer 15-20mins. Chili is done once carrots are fork tender⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Serve with your favorite toppings⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge for up to a week
Cooking Option 2 - Slow Cooker Method
Place carrots, onions, and peppers at the bottoms of crockpot. Then add the beans, tomatoes, and spices. Pour V8 over the top⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Cook on the low setting for 6-8 hours, or on the high setting 3-4 hours
- Olive oil is only needed if cooking on the stove top, not required if cooking in the slow cooker.
* Time noted on recipe if for cooking method option 1 - stove top.
* You can use any combination of beans that you'd like. You just need 6,15oz cans of beans. This recipe includes black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans. Other great options / ideas: canellini beans, black eyed peas, garbanzo beans (aka chickpeas), great northern beans.
Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 169mg | Potassium: 1641mg | Fiber: 29g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 6242IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 9mg