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    5 Minute Vegetarian Chili

    January 22, 2018 by Emily Cooper 15 Comments

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    This meatless chili recipe comes together in just 5 minutes with 5 simple ingredients. The easiest vegetarian chili you will ever make!


    This meatless chili recipe comes together in just 5 minutes with 5 simple ingredients. The easiest vegetarian chili you will ever make! | @sinfulnutrition #sinfulnutrition #veganchilirecipe #easyvegetarianchili

    Chili. Let me count the ways I love thee. With cornbread. Or crackers. Or saltines. The limit does not exist.

    I friggen LOVE chili. Thick, spicy and sweet stick-to-you-ribs goodness inside a bowl. Soups dream about this their entire lives.

    Can you guess what first came to my mind for this month's Recipe Redux theme?

    This meatless chili recipe comes together in just 5 minutes with 5 simple ingredients. The easiest vegetarian chili you will ever make! | @sinfulnutrition #sinfulnutrition #veganchilirecipe #easyvegetarianchili

    Favorite Kitchen Tool

    Did you receive a trendy new cooking gadget as a holiday gift? Or do you have a tried-and-true kitchen tool you couldn’t do without? Show us a healthy recipe highlighting a favorite kitchen tool, gadget, or gizmo.

    My favorite kitchen tool, huh? Maybe my Kitchen Aid mixer, or it's super cool spiralizer attachment. Or maybe the handy dandy chopper I got for Christmas. I had to think long and hard about what my favorite kitchen tool ACTUALLY was.

    Then it was easy, without a doubt...a tie. Between a rubber spatula, and my Food Network Dutch Oven.

    I use the rubber spatula every single day, but the Dutch Oven runs a close second. Is just maaaaybe a little more exciting than a spatula. There I said it.

    I've made countless batches of my favorite African Peanut Stew and Sausage Soup in it, but one of the go-to recipes of my lazy and cheap book of tricks is this meatless chili.

    Most of the time, I don't even cook it, but that's because I'm odd and like my chili best when it's room temp or below. The flavor is SO much better, but if I do heat it up, it coordinates rather nicely with the fire engine red Dutch Oven.

    Now it's made with only 5 ingredients, but this is more to serve as a base to doctor up how you like your chili. Here are some of my favorite ways to mix it up. This is such a perfect recipe for when you haven't gone grocery shopping this week, have absolutely no desire to cook, or are feeling especially glued to your couch, and Friends re-runs. Been there, done that to all the above. Hence, why I am a pro at the no-cook chili game.

    Money-Saving Tips for this Meatless Chili Recipe:

    • Go big. Opt for the big (28 ounce) cans of beans to get more for your dollar. Make a double batch of the chili, or use the leftovers to make these easy bean burgers.
    • Add more veggies. Up the amount of veggies without spending a lot by adding a bag of frozen spinach or peppers & onions while heating.
    • Buy store brand. The store brand of beans and canned tomatoes are just as good as name brand, but for a fraction of the price.

    5 Minute Vegetarian Chili Recipe -- Made with only 5 ingredients that comes together in minutes. No cooking required! The easiest #meatless meal perfect for #lunch or #dinner! | #vegan | #glutenfree | @sinfulnutrition

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    Hearty Veggie & Sausage Soup 

    Vegan Pad Thai Soup

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    5 Minute Vegetarian Chili Recipe -- Made with only 5 ingredients that comes together in minutes. No cooking required! The easiest #meatless meal perfect for #lunch or #dinner! | #vegan | #glutenfree | @sinfulnutrition

    5 Minute Vegetarian Chili


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    5 from 5 reviews

    • Author: Sinful Nutrition
    • Total Time: 5 mins
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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    This meatless chili recipe comes together in just 5 minutes with 5 simple ingredients. The easiest vegetarian chili you will ever make! 


    Ingredients

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    • 1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
    • 1 (15 ounce) can no salt added pinto beans, un-drained
    • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
    • ½ tablespoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • salt and pepper, to taste

    Instructions

    1. In a large stockpot, combine all ingredients.
    2. Heat oven medium heat until warm, and serve

    Notes

    • Add frozen fire-roasted corn, or chopped peppers and onions for more veggies and flavor.
    • Kick up the heat with cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
    • Mix up the type of beans you use, but I suggest ALWAYS using stewed tomatoes and tomato paste.
    • Kick up the flavor by adding a cup of your favorite salsa.
    • DON'T drain your beans! It adds to the thickness and flavor.
    • Prep Time: 5 mins
    • Category: Soup
    • Method: stovetop
    • Cuisine: vegan

    Keywords: meatless, vegan, vegetarian, soup, chili, quick, easy

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Becca | Rabbit Food Runner

      January 22, 2018 at 3:28 pm

      I just got a dutch oven too! I've only made bread in it but this looks great. I love the overhead shot too!

      Reply
    2. Kelly Jones

      January 22, 2018 at 4:42 pm

      5 minutes? This sounds like a dream! Need to get a dutch oven for sure.

      Reply
    3. Mom

      January 22, 2018 at 5:59 pm

      My Fav is the Hearty Veggie and Sausage Soup.
      A yummy relative!!

      Reply
    4. Michelle

      January 23, 2018 at 7:50 am

      I love that you can pull this chili together in 5 minutes! I work from home and am always looking for fast but filling lunch options - thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    5. Liz

      January 23, 2018 at 7:52 am

      I love making vegetarian chili! It's such a delicious and filling dinner, especially when the weather is cold!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. GiGi Eats

      January 23, 2018 at 9:12 am

      Wait a hot minute- 5 minutes?!?!?!?!?!??! UMMMMM for my husband, YES PLEASE!!!!!! Seriously, you're swooping in for the dinner time SAVEEEEE!

      Reply
    7. Abbey Sharp

      January 23, 2018 at 4:27 pm

      Girl, you had me at 5 minutes. This chili looks super easy and can't wait to check out your facebook live tomorrow!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Kalee

      January 23, 2018 at 8:08 pm

      We actually had chili tonight! It's perfect and easy during the winter!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Bacheca Incontri Milano

      January 25, 2018 at 10:11 am

      It looks great. Can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    10. EA The Spicy RD

      January 31, 2018 at 4:18 pm

      I love how simple this recipe is, and such a pretty Dutch Oven!Great reminder to make some chili soon, as both my kids and hubby like it. Yum!

      Reply
    11. Stacey Mattinson

      January 31, 2018 at 5:36 pm

      Yum! I love easy, healthy recipes!

      Reply
    12. Lindsey Pine

      February 01, 2018 at 10:34 am

      super simple! I think my non-cooking husband could even do this!

      Reply
    13. Bridget Swinney

      February 02, 2018 at 8:09 pm

      It's faster and much healthier than the drive-thru!!

      Reply
    14. Ronnie

      May 29, 2019 at 9:23 am

      This was the quickest meal I have ever followed. I used black beans and black lentils and cor.n. Using the bigger cans really does save money. My husband loved it! Thanks!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        June 03, 2019 at 11:42 am

        So glad to hear it Ronnie! Thanks so much for sharing! 😀

        Reply

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