Veggie Chili

Freezer-friendly, Gluten-free, Optional Dairy-free, Optional Plant based, Refined sugar-free

This recipe is a favourite of Ali’s. It’s packed with healthy plant protein and lots of veg, and it’s both hearty and delicious, high in antioxidants and immune boosting. She often makes big batches to last for a few days and it even tastes better the next day.

The veg can be swapped out with any veg you may have available and ready to use.  It also freezes easily which comes in handy for those evenings you may not feel like cooking. It freezes well for up to 3 months.

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 finely chopped carrots
  • 2 finely chopped celery sticks
  • 2 finely chopped onions
  • 2 tsp dried mixed herbs of choice
  • 2 crushed garlic cloves
  • 1 sliced red pepper
  • 1 sliced green pepper
  • 1–2 tsp chili powder (depending on how hot you like it)
  • 2 tsp sweet smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée
  • 400g can organic red kidney beans, drained
  • 400g can organic black beans, drained
  • 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
  • 400ml vegetable stock
  • A couple squares of 70% or over dark chocolate

Serve with

  • Cooked rice of choice or quinoa
  • Grated cheddar or plant based cheese
  • Plain yogurt - plant based or Greek - or sour cream

Swaps & Tips

No beans?
No problem, just swap with whatever pulses you may have at hand – try chick peas, green lentils, or even cubed sweet potato for a hearty, fiber-rich twist. 

Dark chocolate swap
Try adding a spoonful of unsweetened cocoa powder instead — it adds depth and richness without sweetness.

Add leafy greens
Try stirring in a few handfuls of spinach or kale in the last 5 minutes of cooking for an extra boost of iron, magnesium, and folate.

Meal prep friendly
Why not double the batch and freeze half? Add a splash of water or stock when reheating for the best texture.

Method

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan.
  2. Fry carrots, celery, onions, and herbs for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft but not golden.
  3. Stir in garlic and peppers and cook until peppers begin to soften.
  4. Add chili powder and paprika and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add tomato purée and cook for another 1 minute.
  6. Pour in all of the beans, chopped tomatoes, and stock.
  7. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 25–35 minutes, until the beans are tender and the sauce has thickened.

Swaps & Tips

No beans?
No problem, just swap with whatever pulses you may have at hand – try chick peas, green lentils, or even cubed sweet potato for a hearty, fiber-rich twist. 

Dark chocolate swap
Try adding a spoonful of unsweetened cocoa powder instead — it adds depth and richness without sweetness.

Add leafy greens
Try stirring in a few handfuls of spinach or kale in the last 5 minutes of cooking for an extra boost of iron, magnesium, and folate.

Meal prep friendly
Why not double the batch and freeze half? Add a splash of water or stock when reheating for the best texture.

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