Easy Vegetarian Bean Chili Recipe

Name: Easy Vegetarian Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 (15 ounce) cans beans, rinsed (see note); 2 -3 teaspoons minced chipotle chiles in adobo; 2 teaspoons sugar; salt & fresh ground pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 onion, minced; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 ½ cups frozen corn, thawed; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans beans, rinsed (see note)
2 -3 teaspoons minced chipotle chiles in adobo
2 teaspoons sugar
salt & fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, minced
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ cups frozen corn, thawed
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

1
Pour tomatoes and the accompanying juices in a food processor.
2
Pulse 4 or 5 times, until it's kinda chunky.
3
In a large saucepan, combine tomatoes, beans, chipotles, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
4
Stir and cover.
5
Heat over high until it starts boiling.
6
Drop heat to medium-low and simmer for the time being.
7
In a different large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat.
8
When very hot, add onion, chili powder, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
9
Stir.
10
Saute until onions are soft and a little translucent, around 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
11
Add garlic.
12
Stir.
13
Saute until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
14
Pour tomato mixture into onion pot.
15
Scrape browned bits with the back of your spoon, if you have 'em.
16
Drop heat to medium-low and cook about 15 minutes, until chili has a more chili-like consistency.
17
Stir occasionally.
18
After 15 minutes, add corn and cilantro.
19
Stir.
20
Heat until corn is warmed through.
21
Salt and pepper to taste.
22
Serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, 2 (15 ounce) cans beans, rinsed (see note), 2 -3 teaspoons minced chipotle chiles in adobo, 2 teaspoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Easy Vegetarian Bean Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easy Vegetarian Bean Chili

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