Easy Vegetarian Kidney Bean Chilli Recipe
A quick and easy vegetarian kidney bean chili made with walnuts, bell pepper, mushrooms, and spices. This flavorful and hearty chili is perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner and can be prepared in just 30 minutes on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian, Tex-Mex
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Vegetables & Beans
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into a few pieces
- 150 g (~5 oz) mushrooms
- 1 small red onion (or 1/2 large), cut into a few pieces
- 400 g can kidney beans, drained (240 g, or ~1 1/4 cups, when drained)
- 400 g can (~1 1/3 cups) chopped tomatoes
Nuts
- 50 g (~1/2 cup) walnuts
Spices & Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons mild chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Add the walnuts to a food processor, along with the roughly chopped red bell pepper, mushrooms, and red onion.
- Chop Mixture: Blitz the mixture for a few seconds until roughly chopped. It’s fine if the pieces vary in size as this adds texture to the chili.
- Combine in Saucepan: Transfer the chopped mixture to a saucepan. Add the drained kidney beans, chopped tomatoes, mild chilli powder, minced garlic, smoked paprika, and ground cumin. Mix everything well to combine the ingredients evenly.
- Simmer the Chili: Set the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover the pan and let it cook for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to blend flavors. Cooking longer is beneficial if possible.
- Season and Serve: Season the chili with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm with your preferred sides or toppings such as rice, sour cream, or chopped fresh herbs.
Notes
- Using walnuts adds a nice texture and a boost of protein to this vegetarian chili.
- Adjust the amount of chili powder to suit your preferred spice level.
- This chili can be served with rice, tortilla chips, or crusty bread.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and also freeze well.