35G Protein Chili with Beans

Name: 35G Protein Chili with Beans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: • 1 medium onion, small dice; • 3 cloves garlic, minced; • 1 teaspoon dried oregano; • 1 teaspoon ground cumin; • 1 tablespoon chili powder; • 3 cups cooked beans or 2 (15-ounce) cans, drained and rinsed; • 2 cups diced tomatoes about 1 jar or can (520g); • 2 ¼ cups vegetable broth plus more as needed; • 2 cups chopped kale or leafy greens; • ¼ cup pea protein (optional); Chipotle Sauce:; • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo plus 1 to 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from the can (see notes); • 2 teaspoons mellow miso or white miso; • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast; • ½ cup unsweetened nondairy milk; • 1 lime juice; • ¼ cup chopped cilantro or parsley

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:25min

Beans and lentils are usually seen as "carby," but here I've flipped the script, packing 35 grams of protein per serving with beans, lentils, and a boost of pea protein. This Easy Plant-Based Protein Chili with Beans gives humble beans a serious upgrade. Hearty and smoky, it's as satisfying as the classic but with the staying power of a protein meal. A creamy chipotle-miso sauce stirred in at the end adds richness and depth, creating a bold, cozy dish developed by a Registered Dietitian.

Updated at: Tue, 23 Sep 2025 22:42:05 GMT