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High Protein Vegan Chili

Easy flavourful vegan chili packed with 31 grams of plant-based protein per serving, using simple, budget-friendly ingredients in just one pot!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: high-protein, plant-based, plant-based protein, plant-based recipes, vegan dinners, vegan fitness, vegan nutrition, vegan recipes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 491kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 carrots
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 white onion
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tbsp salt or to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 package plant-based ground beef I used Gusta brand (see notes)
  • 1 170 mL can tomato paste
  • 1 540mL can dark red kidney beans
  • 1 540mL can black beans
  • 1 540mL can chickpeas
  • 1 340mL can whole kernel corn
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tsp sugar optional, for sweetness
  • plant-based sour cream optional, for serving
  • plant-based shredded cheese optional, for serving
  • chopped green onion optional, for serving

Instructions

  • Prep your ingredients by peeling and dicing carrots, dicing onion, and mincing garlic. A garlic mincer is highly recommended (see link above) but otherwise, mincing with a knife will work just fine.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add diced carrots and onions to the pot, and saute for 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Add garlic, chili powder, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Saute for another 2 minutes.
  • Add plant-based ground beef and break down into very small chunks.
  • Add in tomato paste, kidney beans, black beans, chickpeas, corn, and vegetable broth, and stir to combine.
  • Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover the pot and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring as needed. Once cooked, taste and optionally add sugar, or more salt if needed.
  • Serve with toppings of your choice such as plant-based sour cream, green onions, or plant-based shredded cheese. Enjoy!

Notes

  • I used Gusta brand Mexican ground, but alternatively you can use another brand such as Beyond Beef, or you can add lentils or another bean of your choice. The calories and macronutrients may vary though.
  • You can substitute the beans for lentils or any other type of beans you like such as pinto or navy beans.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 491kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 9g