Alex's Vegan Chili Recipe

Name: Alex's Vegan Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb baby carrots; 2 medium cooking onions, diced (3/4 inch); 2 cups sliced celery (about 5 ribs, sliced 3/4 inch); 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 green pepper, diced (3/4 inch); 1 red pepper, diced (3/4 inch); 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans; 1 (48 ounce) jarrandall's mixed beans; 3 ounces tomato paste; 2 tablespoons chili base (Better Than Bouillon brand is my favorite) or 2 -4 teaspoons chili powder; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 -2 teaspoon course salt; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb baby carrots
2 medium cooking onions, diced (3/4 inch)
2 cups sliced celery (about 5 ribs, sliced 3/4 inch)
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 green pepper, diced (3/4 inch)
1 red pepper, diced (3/4 inch)
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (48 ounce) jarrandall's mixed beans
3 ounces tomato paste
2 tablespoons chili base (Better Than Bouillon brand is my favorite) or 2 -4 teaspoons chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 -2 teaspoon course salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1
In a large, heavy pot (at least 6 quart) over medium heat, add olive oil, carrots, onion, and celery.
2
Add half of the salt and ground black pepper.
3
Cover pot and cook veggies, stirring occasionally, until the carrots begin to soften, about 8 minutes.
4
(Carrots are done for this step when you can just cut through one with the edge of a spoon.
5
).
6
Add the mushrooms, green pepper and red pepper.
7
Cook until the green pepper begins to soften (they should give a bit when pinched with tongs).
8
Add the tomatos, mixed beans, black beans, and tomato paste and heat to bubbling.
9
Add the chili base or chili powder, and the cumin.
10
Heat to bubbling again.
11
Taste test for seasoning, and add more salt and pepper, etc, if necessary.
12
Serve with your favorite chili add-ons.

222

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb baby carrots, 2 medium cooking onions, diced (3/4 inch), 2 cups sliced celery (about 5 ribs, sliced 3/4 inch), 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced, and more.

Yes, Alex's Vegan Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Alex's Vegan Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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