Vegan Black Bean Chili Recipe

I’ve spent years making vegan chili and honing my recipe to perfection. This black bean recipe is the result of that work. It’s colorful, nutritious, filling, and absolutely delicious. It’s a one-pot meal that cooks in 30 minutes, and you can adapt it to suit your own tastes or the ingredients you have at home.

Introduction

Sometimes we all need a hug in a bowl, and my black bean chili recipe will deliver just that. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner, or when you’re cooking for many mouths. It’s hearty, it’s nourishing, it’s colorful, and you can add as much spice as you like.

Chili originates from Northern Mexico and Southern Texas. Originally made with meat (“chili con carne”), vegetarian versions became popular in the US in the 1970s, with the rise of vegetarianism. Nowadays, it’s easy to make delicious vegan chili and I’m sharing with you my absolute favorite black bean chili recipe.

I’m one of those people who will eat hot sauce with just about anything, so I like to turn the heat up high! But, if you want a milder version of my black bean chili recipe, simply reduce the quantity of chili pepper. 

It’s a great dish when you don’t have much food in the house, as the key ingredients are probably things you have hidden away in a cupboard somewhere. You can totally adjust the quantities I’ve given - I like lots of sweetcorn but you can skip it and use 2 cans of black beans instead.

It’s one of my go-to meals when I need something comforting but am short on time or energy. It’s also super affordable! Read on to learn how to make black bean chili, and you can thank me later.

Variations

There are plenty of tasty ways to adapt this black bean chili recipe if you fancy a change, or don’t have the right ingredients in your pantry. Here are some ideas:

• Substitute black beans with kidney beans or pinto beans, or use a combination of all three.
• Get creative with your veggies. Use multi-colored bell peppers, and add some diced zucchini or grated carrot.
• Lentils make a great alternative to - or addition to - black beans. Try throwing in some red lentils for extra fiber and a hint of sweetness.
• Add some finely diced tempeh to this black bean chili recipe for a bit of extra bite!
• Change up my black bean chili recipe as you like! Want less sweetcorn? No problem! More black beans? Go for it! There are no rules here.