Description
Enjoy this hearty dish that is loaded with Mexican flavors. This is a quick and versatile plant based meal that can feed a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Can EACH Kidney beans, Black beans, Garbanzo beans
- 2 Cans Crushed Tomatoes
- ¼ Cup Chipotle sauce
- 2 Red Onions, diced small
- 2 Red Bell Peppers, diced small
- 2 Carrots, peeled and diced small
- 4 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper, diced small
- ½ teaspoon Chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 cup water
Additional Toppings:
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Lime juice
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Sliced jalapenos
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Sliced avocado
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Sour cream
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Shredded cheese
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Fresh cilantro or parsley
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Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Begin by preparing all the vegetables. Dice the red onions, red bell peppers, carrots, and jalapeno pepper into small, uniform pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a bit of oil over medium heat. Add the diced red onions, red bell peppers, and carrots. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add the Spices: Stir in the minced garlic, diced jalapeno pepper, chili flakes, dried oregano, smoked paprika, and ground cumin. Sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Combine the Ingredients: Add the cans of kidney beans, black beans, and garbanzo beans (all drained and rinsed) to the pot. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, chipotle sauce, and water. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Simmer: Bring the chili to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors meld together.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the chili and adjust the seasoning as needed. You can add more salt, chili flakes, or spices to suit your preference.
- Serve: Ladle the vegetarian chili into bowls, and you can garnish it with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro, or sliced green onions if desired.
- Enjoy: Serve your hearty and flavorful vegetarian chili hot, and savor the delicious combination of beans, vegetables, and spices
