Vegetarian Chili with Black Beans

Garnish this quick, easy, and delicious vegetarian black bean chili with your choice of toppings and serve with either cornbread or rice.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 342 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans
• 2 medium red bell peppers, coarsely chopped
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Drain black beans, reserving 1/2 cup liquid. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic; saute until onions are soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Add chili powder, oregano, cumin, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Add reserved black beans, 1/2 cup bean liquid, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend and chili thickens, about 15 minutes.

Step 4

Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle chili into bowls to serve.