Homemade vegan black bean chili is a comforting one-pot meal made with pantry ingredients, dried spices and a few veggies. Perfect for busy weeknights when you're craving something cozy.
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT20M
Total time: PT30M
Rating
5 stars (6 reviews)
Keywords
Easy Black Bean Chili, Vegan Black Bean Chili, Vegan Chili, Vegetarian Black Bean Chili
Ingredients
1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 onion (diced (white, yellow, or red))
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 red bell pepper (diced)
1 green bell pepper (diced)
1-15 ounce can tomato sauce
3-15 ounce cans canned black beans
4 ounces canned roasted diced green chiles
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano (or any dried oregano)
squeeze of lime juice (to taste)
salt (to taste)
lime wedges, diced avocado, tortilla chips, etc. (for serving (optional))
Categories
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Steps
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the onion and saute about 5 minutes until soft and slightly translucent.
Add the garlic and saute about 30 seconds.
Add the bell peppers and saute about 2 minutes.
Add the tomato sauce, black beans with the reserved liquid, green chiles, cumin, chili powder, and oregano to the pot.
Stir the ingredients to combine, then simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Add a squeeze of lime juice and salt, to taste.
Ladle the chili into bowls. Serve with lime wedges, diced avocado, and tortilla chips, if desired.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 259 kcal
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Protein: 15 g
Fat: 4 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 1252 mg
Sugar: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
Reviews
Cathy on 2026-02-10 (5 stars): I made this recipe for my roommates. I consider myself a strait up carnivore. However, after I made this black bean chili it smelled so good that I just had to taste it! I tasted really good. I added a little less chili powder because they don't like spicy. Everyone loved it. I will make it again.
Louisa on 2025-11-15 (5 stars): Delicious! I've made this chili about 10 times now, and it's always a crowd pleaser.
Lisa Bebbs on 2023-09-13 (5 stars): I made this for dinner last night and it was quick, easy, and delicious! Everyone enjoyed it. I can't wait for the leftovers tonight.
Megan on 2023-02-14 (5 stars): Love this. The flavor was great.
Laura on 2022-10-10 (5 stars): Super easy and delicious!!!
JoAnn on 2020-11-08 (5 stars): This is delicious. Simple, nourishing, and satisfying! Thank you.
