Vegan Black & Kidney Bean Chili With Rice

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The great thing about chili is that you can eat it with or without the rice. Personally, I do like adding the rice to give a bit more substance to the meal (in this case, it has around 650 kcal per serving).

However, if you’re trying to slow down on the calories a bit, eating it without the rice drastically lowers the total (around 350 kcal) while still providing a very nutritious meal. Serve with toppings of your choice, such as avocado or vegan sour cream.

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Vegan Black & Kidney Bean Chili With Rice

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 2 people

Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 small onion diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 15 oz kidney beans drained and rinsed
• 15 oz black beans drained and rinsed
• 15 oz tomatoes diced
• 1 cup rice
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• salt and pepper to taste
• chopped green onions toppings, optional
• diced avocado toppings, optional
• vegan sour cream toppings, optional

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Instructions

 

• Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
• In a small saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the rice simmer until all the water is absorbed, and the rice is tender.
• While the rice is cooking, heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes (with their juices), vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.
• Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld together and the chili thickens.
• Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or chili powder to taste.
• Once the chili is ready, spoon cooked rice into bowls. Ladle the chili over the rice.
• Serve hot, topped with chopped green onions, diced avocado, and a dollop of vegan sour cream if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcal

Keyword Vegan

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Stefan K.

Stefan has been vegan since 2019 and has been regularly working on his strength since the beginning of 2023. He’s on a mission to help other vegans get stronger and have all of them achieve the quality of life they deserve.