Description
A hearty and flavorful veggie protein chili made with tender sweet potatoes, mixed beans, and warming spices, simmered to perfection and served with nutritious cauliflower rice for a wholesome, comforting meal.
Ingredients
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Vegetable Protein Chili
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ onion, finely chopped
- ½ red chilli, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 small sweet potato, peeled and cut into chunks
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 400g can mixed beans
- 400g can chopped tomatoes
To Serve
- 1 lime, juiced
- Cauliflower rice
Instructions
- Prepare aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion, red chilli, and garlic, cooking gently for 1-2 minutes without letting them brown to bring out their flavors.
- Add vegetables and spices: Incorporate the peeled and chunked sweet potato and sprinkle in the cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, along with a pinch of seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Add beans and tomatoes: Pour in the canned mixed beans and chopped tomatoes. Use one of the empty cans to measure and add an equal amount of water to the saucepan to create the cooking liquid.
- Simmer the chili: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered for 45-50 minutes, or until the sweet potato is tender and the sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally. Add extra water if the chili becomes too thick.
- Finish and serve: Stir in the lime juice, adjust seasoning to taste, and serve the hearty chili over cauliflower rice.
Notes
- To keep this chili vegan and gluten-free, verify that your canned beans and spices contain no additives.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper according to your spice tolerance.
- Cauliflower rice is a low-carb alternative to traditional rice that complements the chili well.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Keywords: vegetarian chili, vegan chili, sweet potato chili, mixed beans chili, healthy dinner, low carb chili, cauliflower rice, plant-based protein
