How to Make Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

Get ready to warm up your winter nights with a hearty and delicious bowl of Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili. This recipe is perfect for those looking for a satisfying and healthy meal that is packed with flavor and nutrition. Whether you are a vegetarian, trying to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, or simply looking for a tasty and filling dish, this chili is sure to become a favorite in your recipe rotation.

With a combination of kidney beans, black beans, and pinto bean...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, cut into small dice
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into small dice
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into small dice
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • ½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 ¾ cups water
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can kidney beans
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can chickpeas
  • Sour cream, shredded Cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 2 quarts

  • Heat oil in a heavy 6-quart pot over medium heat. Cook onion, bell peppers, jalapeno, garlic, and salt, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, tomato paste, tomatoes, and water and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain beans, reserving liquid, and rinse under cold water. Add beans and 3/4 cup reserved liquid to chili and simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Top each serving with sour cream, cheese, and cilantro (if using).
  • Nutrition

    377 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 1060mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 17g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 65mg
    • Calcium: 160mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 874mg