Vegan Chilli Recipe

By Jon Andrew

About This Recipe

Being Vegan means that you do not eat anything that is part of or from an animal, that includes Eggs, Milk or Butter so finding great Vegan recipes can be difficult.

This Vegan Sweet Potato & Carrot Chilli with white beans has to be one of the most tasty chilis I have ever made or eaten, and given that I am not a Vegan or even much of a Vegan chef that is saying something.

I have chosen a mixture of Sweet Potato and Carrots for this recipe but you can use other Vegetables if you fancy trying something a bit different, try Parsnips or even Turnips. ...

Origins of Vegan Chilli
The origins of vegan chili can be traced back to the broader tradition of chili con carne, a dish that has its roots in the American Southwest, particularly among Texan and Mexican communities.

Traditionally, chili con carne is characterized by its hearty combination of meat, beans, and spices, often simmered to create a rich and flavourful stew.

However, as dietary preferences evolved and the demand for plant-based options increased, culinary innovators began to adapt this classic recipe to accommodate vegan diets.

This transformation involved substituting meat with a variety of plant-based ingredients such as lentils, beans, and textured vegetable protein, while still preserving the essential spices and flavours that define chili.

The result is a dish that not only caters to those seeking a meat-free alternative but also showcases the versatility of vegetables and legumes, allowing for a myriad of variations that can include ingredients like bell peppers, corn, and even quinoa.

Today, vegan chili stands as a testament to the adaptability of traditional recipes, reflecting a growing awareness of health, sustainability, and ethical eating practices.

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Serves: Two

Tricky

Cook in: 55 min

Prep: 20 min

What equipment do you need ?

Potato Peeler

Wok

sharp Knife

What is Vegan Chilli

This chilli recipe uses Sweet Potato and Carrots as the main vegetables in the Chilli but you can pretty much use any vegetables you like. We are going to use Sweet-Potato and Carrots to give the dish some body, but it is traditionally made with minced meat.

As you will know if you are Vegan, finding new and tasty recipes can often be a struggle, so this Vegan Chilli not only packs a kick but it is full of vegetable goodness and flavour.

How to make Vegan Chilli

Cuisine: Unknown, USA or Mexican

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Ingredients Nutrition Cost

2 medium sweet potatoes
2 medium carrots
olive oil
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 large Red onion
1 bunch of fresh coriander
1 teaspoon of chilli powder
1 red peppers
1 green pepper
2 spring onions
1 x 400 g tin of cannellini beans
1 x 400 g tin of chopped tomatoes

VeganVegetarianEgg freeNut free

Health & Nutrition:
This is based on 506g serving
1 bowl

Calories: 363High
Protein: 18g
Fat: 6.1g
Carbohydrates: 64gHigh
Fiber: 20g
Sugar: 12gHigh

High caloriesHigh Carbs.High sugar

Cost to make:
£3.92 / $4.96 (Est.)

*Prices may vary.

Cooking Instructions

Peel and dice the sweet potatoes and the carrots. Throw them in a baking tray, drizzle them with oil and cook them in a preheated oven at 180 c for about 40 minutes.
While the vegetables are cooking prepare the rest of the vegetables , dice the onion, dice both peppers, chop the spring onions.
Heat about 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large wok then add the onions, peppers and coriander stalks. Cook them on a low heat for about 15 minutes.
Add the Cinnamon, Cumin, Paprika and chilli powder to the wok, mix with a wooden spoon.

When the potatoes and carrots are cooked remove from the oven and add to the wok mixing all of the ingredients together.
Finally add the tin of chopped tomatoes and cannellini beans to the wok.
Cook for a further 15 minutes stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.

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