Spicy Vegan Texas Black Bean Chili
Spice up your dinner routine with this hearty and flavorful Spicy Vegan Texas Black Bean Chili! Packed with protein-rich black beans, vibrant bell peppers, and a fiery kick from jalapeño and cayenne, this plant-based chili is a comforting and wholesome twist on Texas-style chili. Enhanced with smoky paprika, zesty lime juice, and fresh cilantro, every spoonful bursts with bold, Southwest-inspired flavors. Ready in just 45 minutes, this one-pot vegan chili is perfect for busy weeknights or game day gatherings. Serve it steaming hot with your favorite toppings like avocado, vegan sour cream, or crunchy tortilla chips for a satisfying, crowd-pleasing meal. Perfect for vegans and spice lovers alike, this recipe is gluten-free, protein-packed, and irresistibly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium jalapeño, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 28 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 3 cups cooked black beans (or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium lime, juiced
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, diced red and green bell peppers, and jalapeño. Cook for 5 minutes until tender.
Add the tomato paste and stir well, cooking for 1 minute to enhance the flavor.
Pour in the fire-roasted diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and black beans.
Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
Stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro before serving.
Serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro or your favorite vegan toppings such as avocado slices or dairy-free sour cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1602 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.3 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6204 mg | 270% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 256.6 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 81.0 g | 289% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.5 g | ||
| Protein | 69.4 g | 139% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 652 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 31.5 mg | 175% | |
| Potassium | 5593 mg | 119% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
