Smoky Vegan Chili Sin Carne
Hey there, my fabulous foodies! 🌟 It's your pal VeganSpiceBoy, back again to sprinkle a bit more love and flavor into your culinary world. Today, I'm super stoked to share not just a recipe, but a little story that goes along with it. 📖✨
The Journey to a Bowl of Heartiness
Once upon a yummy time, during one of my adventurous trips around the globe, I found myself craving something warm, hearty, and, importantly, vegan in the chilly embrace of the Scottish Highlands. 🏴🌦️ Surrounded by captivating landscapes but with limited vegan options, I was inspired to create my own comforting dish. Thus, the Smoky Vegan Chili Sin Carne was born – a bowl filled with love, warmth, and a smoky embrace that felt like a hug from the inside. 🌶️💚
Whether you're in need of a cozy meal to beat the cold or just looking for a nutritious dish to share with your loved ones, this chili has got you covered!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Red onion, finely chopped
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 large Carrot, diced
- 2 Celery stalks, diced
- 1 can (28 oz) Canned tomatoes, crushed
- 1 can (15 oz) Kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) Black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup Sweet corn, frozen or fresh
- 3 cups Vegetable broth
- 2 teaspoons Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 1 Avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Let's Get Cooking!
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, carrot, and celery, sautéing until soft and fragrant, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, sweet corn, vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, or until the chili thickens and the vegetables are tender.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary. Serve the chili topped with slices of avocado, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. 🥑🌿
Embracing veganism has not only brought a stunning array of flavors and ingredients into my life but also incredible health benefits, including improved heart health, a lower risk of certain diseases, and not to mention, it’s a powerful way to protect our planet. 🌍💚
Give this smoky, soul-warming chili a try, and let it remind you of the comforting power of vegan goodness. Until next time, keep cooking with love and spice, my friends! ✌️❤️🌱