Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili

Red and green bell peppers, jalapenos, 3 kinds of beans, and plenty of seasoning makes a delicious chili everyone will love.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 377 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 ¾ cups water
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• ½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 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)

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.

Step 3

Top each serving with sour cream, cheese, and cilantro (if using).