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Vegan chilli bean stew in a rich spicy sauce garnished with fresh coriander.
Simple and delicious vegan chilli with coriander

Vegan chilli with beans

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Main Courses
The essence of a good chilli is the layering of flavours. We don't simply mix the ingredients, but build the aromas in every phase: the sweetness of the onion, the roasted depth of the spices and the acidity of the tomato. The lack of meat is forgotten thanks to the texture of the beans and the rich taste of smoked paprika, making this dish a favourite even for meat-eaters.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 350 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large saucepan or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Can opener
  • Colander (for rinsing beans)

Instructions

1 ✓

Prepare the ingredients: finely chop the onion and garlic. Dice the pepper and the chilli.

Tip: Remove most of the ribs and seeds from the chilli if you prefer it less spicy, as that is where the heat is concentrated.
2 ✓

Heat the oil in a saucepan and sauté the onion until translucent.

Tip: Salting here helps: salt draws water out of the onion so it softens faster.
3 ✓

Add the pepper, chilli and garlic, sauté for another 2-3 minutes.

Tip: It's important that the pepper gets a little roasted too, for a more intense flavour.
4 ✓

Sprinkle in the spices (cumin, smoked paprika) and stir in the tomato purée. Fry for 1 minute while stirring continuously.

Tip: 'Waking up' the spices: fat-soluble aroma compounds are released by heat. Frying the tomato purée removes the raw, acidic taste.
5 ✓

Pour in the chopped tomatoes, sugar, salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Tip: Sugar (or dark chocolate) deepens the chilli flavour and balances the acidity of the tomatoes.
6 ✓

Rinse the beans and sweetcorn in a colander, then add to the stew. If it's too thick, pour in 100ml water. Simmer on a low heat for 15-20 minutes.

Tip: The liquid in the tins can contain a lot of salt and starch, which changes the taste of the dish, so it's worth rinsing.
7 ✓

Taste and add more salt if needed. Serve with fresh coriander, rice or tortilla chips.

Tip: The flavours really come together by the next day!

Recipe FAQ

It's too spicy, what should I do?
Fat or sugar helps against capsaicin (the hot substance) which dissolves in oil. Add a little sugar, or serve with vegan sour cream/avocado.
How can I thicken it?
Take out a ladleful, blend it, then pour it back. The starch in the beans will thicken the stew.

Ingredients

  • 400 g Red kidney beans (tinned)
  • 400 g Black beans (tinned)
  • 200 g Sweetcorn (tinned)
  • 400 g Chopped tomatoes (tinned)
  • 1 pc Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 pc Bell pepper
  • 1 pc Chilli pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tbsp Tomato purée
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 pinch Ground pepper
  • 1 tsp Brown sugar or Dark chocolate (1 square)