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Hearty Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili

Prep 15 min Cook 45 min Total 1 hr Servings 8

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 12, 2026 · Updated Oct 12, 2026

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About this recipe

I only post recipes that I have tried and verified and are good to my taste — all taste may vary.

Mash a cup of beans against the pot to give vegetarian chili a meaty, thick body.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Cook vegetables in oil 10 minutes; add garlic and spices 1 minute.

  2. 02

    Add chipotle, tomatoes, beans, broth and salt; simmer 30 minutes.

  3. 03

    Stir in corn and simmer 5 minutes.

  4. 04

    Finish with lime and toppings.

Notes & swaps

  • Mash a cup of beans against the pot to give vegetarian chili a meaty, thick body.