Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Medium
Total time
~10 min
est., not stated in the video: the video's own timeline: 6 min from the first to the last step on screen, plus finishing
Serves
~8
est., not stated in the video: model estimate (no quantities to work from)
Cost
~$2.68*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$13.32* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
31
Ingredients
Vegan
May contain gluten, soy
Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.
The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.
Ontario grocery estimate*
~$8.05*for the batch in the video
~$2.68*per serving
You save about ~$13.32* per serving (83% less*) than ordering it out — ~$39.95* for ~3 portions.
Cook it~$2.68*
Order out~$16*
Order out = a typical Ontario vegetarian entrée, before delivery fees, tax and tip.
1 ingredient priced from Ontario averages · 22 predicted from typical costs · not priced: pinto beans, navy beans, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, whole peeled tomatoes
* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 1 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario vegetarian entrée at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.
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Nutrition & health
Rough estimate: the video gives few amounts, so 80% of the weight below uses typical amounts.
Nutrition per serving90 kcal · 5% of 2,000
Nutrient
Amount
Daily value
Fat
4.6 g
6%
Saturated fat
0.7 g
3%
Sodium
299 mg
13%
Carbohydrate
12 g
5%
Fiber
3 g
11%
Total sugars
5.1 g
no daily value
Added sugars
2.3 g
5%
Protein
2.1 g
4%
Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.
Health indexMiddle of the road
Starting point60
Protein+12 of 20
Fiber+20 of 20
Saturated fat−8 of 20
Sodium−20 of 20
Added sugars (estimate)−10 of 20
RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice
From 20 of 28 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 8 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Typical amounts assumed for ancho peppers, guajillo peppers, cumin seeds, mexican oregano, garlic powder, smoked paprika and 12 more, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: chile de arbol, coriander seeds, onion powder, salt, red wine, pepper and 1 more. Not matched to nutrient data: pinto beans, navy beans, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, whole peeled tomatoes. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.
Equipment
cast iron skillet
spice grinder
Dutch oven
wooden spoon
knife
cutting board
colander
What the video didn’t say
exact ingredient amounts were not specified
exact cooking times and heat levels were not fully detailed
servings and total preparation time were not stated
Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Rainbow Plant Life’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.
What makes Rainbow Plant Life's Vegan chili recipe and technique special?
Rainbow Plant Life's take on Vegan chili focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing North American flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.
How much does it cost to make Vegan chili at Ontario grocery prices?
Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Vegan chili recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.
Can I make Vegan chili ahead of time or store leftovers?
Yes. Leftover Vegan chili can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.
What substitutions can I make in Rainbow Plant Life's Vegan chili?
This recipe utilizes approximately 31 ingredients across 19 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.
Where can I watch the video tutorial for Vegan chili?
The official cooking video by Rainbow Plant Life is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.