This Smoked Paprika and Black Bean Chili is an easy and healthy plant-based recipe. It's a one-pot meal that can be ready to serve in under 30 minutes making it perfect for busy weeknights!{ Plant-Based | Vegan | Gluten-Free | Dairy-Free | Soy-Free | Nut-Free | Oil-Free | Medical Medium® Compliant }
Prepare the veggies: dice the onion, bell pepper, and tomato; chop the cilantro
Prepare the saute':
Add the veggie broth, garlic, and onions to a large 6-quart stockpot/dutch-oven and saute' on medium/high heat for about 2-3 minutes, or until the onions are soft.
Prepare the chili:
Add the ingredients for the chili to the stockpot/dutch-oven with the sauteed veggies and stir until well combined.
Simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes or until the tomatoes and bell peppers are soft.
Taste and adjust the seasonings to your preference.
Optional: Top with diced avocados, sliced fresh jalapenos, chopped fresh cilantro, etc.
Store in an air-tight BPA container in the refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
Veggie Broth: You can use "salted" or "low-sodium" vegetable broth, just make sure the brand you use doesn't contain citric acid. Keep in mind that you may need to adjust the amount of added salt in the recipe depending on whether you use "salted" or "low-sodium" vegetable broth.In addition, if you didn't need the recipe to be oil-free, you could use (1) tablespoon of pure avocado oil or organic extra-virgin olive oil in the saute' step.Smoked Paprika: I used "smoked" paprika in this recipe instead of regular paprika, but if you don't have "smoked" you can still use regular paprika. It just won't have the distinct smoky flavor from the "smoked" variety.Onions: Any variety of onions will work, however, I do not recommend a sweet onion since this is a savory recipe.Black Beans: Make sure you buy organic black beans in a BPA-free can for the healthiest option.Tomatoes: Fresh tomatoes are always best, but if you are in a hurry or don't have fresh tomatoes on hand, you can substitute them with organic canned tomatoes in a BPA-free can or glass jar.Seasoning: Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your taste preference.Himalayan Pink Salt: This is my salt of preference, however, it can always be substituted with sea salt.