Fast Three-Alarm Red Bean Chili – Vegan Friendly

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 2
Fast Three-Alarm Red Bean Chili - Vegan Friendly
in Vegan

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cans dark red kidney beans , drained and rinsed
1 can stewed tomatoes
2 cans Mexican-style stewed tomatoes with jalapeno peppers , Ro-Tel Chili Fixins variety ( in the black can , has chili spices already mixed in )
2 vegetable bouillon cubes ( I like Oxo )
1 1/3 cups water
1 -2 teaspoon red pepper flakes ( optional )
1 bell pepper
1 small white onion
2 garlic cloves
salt and black pepper , to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 -12 flour tortillas , for dunking in the chili
butter ( optional ) or margarine , as desired ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
340
Sugar
5g
Fat
6g
Fast Three-Alarm Red Bean Chili - Vegan Friendly, is an excellent snack or meal alternative for people who want a filling and flavorful, plant-based dish. The recipe is straightforward, healthy, and vegan. The kidney beans provide a good source of fiber that can help fill you up and keep you feeling full throughout the day. The Mexican-style stewed tomatoes with carrots, jalapeno peppers, and spices, give the dish its authentic taste, and it is easy to customize the spice level to your liking. Enjoy this spicy and filling meal on a chilly day or a movie night at home with guests.

Instructions

1.Start by heating olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2.Add diced onion, minced garlic, and green bell pepper and cook until the onion is translucent.
3.Add in the canned kidney beans (drained and rinsed), stewed tomatoes, Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, vegetable bouillon cubes, water, and red pepper flakes.
4.Bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
5.Season the chili with salt and black pepper to taste, and serve with flour tortillas for dunking.

PROS

This recipe is vegan-friendly and is low in calories and reasonably healthy.
It can be served for any meal of the day, and it is easy to make.
The recipe also freezes well.

CONS

The canned tomatoes used can have a very tangy flavor that may be too spicy for some people.
The recipe is not ideal for someone with a sensitive stomach or digestive issues.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is full of essential vitamins and minerals. The red kidney beans contain fiber, protein, and essential nutrients such as iron and folate. The combination of vegetables used in this recipe is also loaded with antioxidants, which are great for overall health. This vegan recipe is low calorie, and paired with the flour tortillas, can be a heart and stomach-friendly way to enjoy the smokey and spicy flavors of a traditional chili.

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