Hearty Vegan Bean and Lentil Chili
Hearty Vegan Bean and Lentil Chili brings a rich, tomato-forward base layered with tender kidney beans, white beans, and lentils for deep, earthy comfort. Crumbled tofu adds a satisfying bite alongside mushrooms, peppers, and green beans, creating a thick, stew-like bowl. Serve it for cozy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings when you want a warming, plant-based centerpiece.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook4 hrs
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Vegan Bean and Lentil Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 38 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 72
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 49
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 61
- General Wellness
- 1
Drain and rinse the kidney beans, white beans, and lentils. Place them in a large pot, cover with water, and boil over medium-high to high heat for 1 hour, or until tender.
- 2
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over high heat, combine the tomatoes and water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, or until the tomatoes have broken down.
- 3
Stir the tomatoes into the beans and add the mushrooms, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, green beans, celery, onions, and tofu. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and chili powder to taste. Simmer for 2 to 3 hours, or until the desired consistency is reached.
- Calories 141.32 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 7.11 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 27.83 g 10%
- Total Fat 1.38 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.19 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 303.89 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 8.57 g Good Source 31%
- Total Sugars 12.11 g --
- Added Sugars 5.96 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 58.11 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.84 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 391.75 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 164.26 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 41.28 mg Good Source 46%
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Vegan Bean and Lentil Chili is made with 18 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 4 hrs 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery, Chili Powder, and Diced Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 141.32 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Vegan Bean and Lentil Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery, Chili Powder, Diced Bell Pepper, Diced Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Vegan Bean and Lentil Chili?
- About 4 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 4 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 141.32 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Vegan Bean and Lentil Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Hearty Vegan Bean and Lentil Chili healthy?
- Hearty Vegan Bean and Lentil Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 141.32 calories and 7.11 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 303.89 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.96 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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