Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili recipe

Name: Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (15.5 ounce) can kidney beans; 1 onion, cut into small dice; 1 red bell pepper, cut into small dice; 1 green bell pepper, cut into small dice; 1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans; 1 (15.5 ounce) can chickpeas; Sour cream, shredded Cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro leaves (optional); 0.25 cup vegetable oil; 0.125 teaspoon salt; 1.75 cups water; 0.5 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.