Taisen's vegetarian 5 bean chili Recipe

Name: Taisen's vegetarian 5 bean chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cans of light or dark red kidney beans; 1 can butter beans; 1 can capellini beans; 1 can mild chili beans; 1 can northern beans; 2 cans of tomato sauce; 1 large onion, diced; 1 can diced tomatoes or leave this out; 2 packets of taco seasoning; 6 to 8 tablespoons of chili powder ( you can add more or less ); 5 tsp garlic powder ( you can add more or less or even use 2 or 3 cloves of garlic , minced or diced fine ); 4 tsp onion powder ( I like extra onion flavor, but you can omit this ); 1 red pepper flakes , red pepper and / or black pepper ( optional ); 1 block ( 8 ounce ) cheese . we use cheddar . shredded ( optional ); 1 small purple / red onion ( optional )

Servings: persons

2 cans of light or dark red kidney beans
1 can butter beans
1 can capellini beans
1 can mild chili beans
1 can northern beans
2 cans of tomato sauce
1 large onion, diced
1 can diced tomatoes or leave this out
2 packets of taco seasoning
6 to 8 tablespoons of chili powder ( you can add more or less )
5 tsp garlic powder ( you can add more or less or even use 2 or 3 cloves of garlic , minced or diced fine )
4 tsp onion powder ( I like extra onion flavor, but you can omit this )
1 red pepper flakes , red pepper and / or black pepper ( optional )
1 block ( 8 ounce ) cheese . we use cheddar . shredded ( optional )
1 small purple / red onion ( optional )

1
Open all cans of beans.
2
Drain juices.
3
Add to crock pot
4
Add in onion
5
Add seasonings.
6
Chili powder , onion powder , taco seasoning.
7
Mix well .
8
Red and black pepper if using.
9
( as you can see , I add a lot of spice because my family loves chili to be extra spicy ) stir well
10
Add in the tomatoes and tomato sauce.
11
Stir .
12
Set crock pot on high for 4 to 6 hours .
13
Stir every hour if your crock pot is like mine.
14
Mine gets over hot so a lot of times I use medium heat longer .
15
Before serving , shred the block cheese and dice onion as a topping.
16
If making cornbread do this now or use butter bread.
17
Serve with butter bread , cornbread or salad .
18
Enjoy

1542

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cans of light or dark red kidney beans, 1 can butter beans, 1 can capellini beans, 1 can mild chili beans, and more.

Yes, Taisen's vegetarian 5 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Taisen's vegetarian 5 bean chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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