Vegan Jackfruit Chili with Beans (Easy & Healthy)
This simple vegan jackfruit chili is thick, flavorful and filled with amazing texture. The jackfruit gives it that 'pulled pork' effect plus, it is done within 30 minutes. Perfect healthy weeknight dinner to enjoy on a cold evening!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 342kcal
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 red pepper diced
- 2 cloves of garlic crushed
- 15 oz canned young green jackfruit (in brine or water, not syrup) shredded
- 15 oz black beans drained and rinsed
- 15 oz kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn or use fresh in season
- 15 oz diced tomatoes
- 15 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup veggie broth or water
- 8 oz canned green chiles optional
- salt to taste
Spice mix
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp paprika smoked or sweet
Instructions
- Mash half of the black beans, set aside. You can also combine the spices in a small bowl so it is ready to go.
- In a large pot, cook the onion with the pepper for 5-7 minutes stirring often. Use a small amount of oil or water so they don't burn.
- Then, add the jackfruit and garlic, stir and cook for 2-3 minutes. Then, add the rest of the ingredients, including the spices and the mashed beans. Let the chili simmer uncovered on medium heat for about 20 minutes stirring often. The chili is ready when it has a saucy consistency without being too watery.
- Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking. Serve warm and garnish with vegan sour cream/yogurt, fresh cilantro, green onion, avocado and hot sauce if desired. Also delicious over rice and a side of homemade whole wheat tortillas.
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Notes
- The chili might look watery at first, but be sure to keep uncovered and it will slowly thicken while simmering.
- Look at your can of jackfruit carefully before buying, you DON'T want jackfruit in syrup! Look for water or brine jackfruit.
- Browning the veggies first will add more flavor to the chili.
- Try making your own chili spice mix!
- Grab a can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes, it adds more flavor.
- Storage: keep the leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Can also be frozen, let it thaw in the fridge the day before you need it.
- Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.
Nutrition
Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 443mg | Potassium: 1190mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1570IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 7mg