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Vegetarian Bean Chili

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A thick and hearty vegetarian bean chili made with basic pantry ingredients. Full of flavor and great for meal prep.

How To MakeDiet Type: Plant-based

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Shopping List
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can refried pinto beans (Note 1)
  • 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon EACH dried oregano, coriander, paprika, and cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne or chipotle powder (double for spicy)

Instructions
  1. Step 1: Heat the 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium-hight heat. Once hot, add the garlic, bell pepper, and diced onion. Cook for 5 minutes, or until softened.
  2. Step 2: Add the tomato paste, chili powder, oregano, coriander, paprika, cumin, cayenne, and salt. Cook, stirring often, for 2 more minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add the crushed tomatoes (with all of their juices), vegetable broth, black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, and refried beans to the pot. Bring to a boil.
  4. Step 4: Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  5. Serve: Ladle the warm chili into bowl and top with your favorite fixings. Enjoy.

Recipe Notes

Note 1: Don't have refried beans? Easily make a substitute by mashing the contents of 1 (15 ounce) can(s) of regular pinto beans with a fork or potato masher.

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Vegetarian Bean Chili

PT25M 1 (28 ounce) can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15 ounce) can refried pinto beans (Note 1) 1 bell pepper, diced (any color) 1 yellow onion, diced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon tomato paste 3 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon EACH dried oregano, coriander, paprika, and cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne or chipotle powder (double for spicy) Gluten Free Vegan 8 Servings Ingredients:

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