Vegetarian Chili Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs red kidney beans (dried); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 medium onions (chopped); 2 garlic cloves (mashed and chopped); 1 sweet pepper (chopped); 1 chili pepper (or other hot pepper, thinly sliced) (optional); 2 (16 ounce) cans tomatoes (I use 1 or 2 quarts of canned tomatoes); 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon sugar; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 3 tablespoons cumin (freshly ground)

Servings: persons

2 lbs red kidney beans (dried)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 medium onions (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (mashed and chopped)
1 sweet pepper (chopped)
1 chili pepper (or other hot pepper, thinly sliced) (optional)
2 (16 ounce) cans tomatoes (I use 1 or 2 quarts of canned tomatoes)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons chili powder
3 tablespoons cumin (freshly ground)

1
Rinse beans carefully.
2
(I use quick soak method).
3
Add 16 cups water and bring to boil.
4
Remove from heat and cover for one hour.
5
Put beans back over fire and simmer slowly.
6
Saute onions, garlic, and peppers over medium heat in olive oil, about 10 to 15 minutes.
7
Add to beans.
8
Add tomatoes, paste, salt, sugar, chili powder, and cumin.
9
Simmer gently for 2 hours, or until beans are tender.
10
Serve with grated cheese, diced onions, and sour cream.

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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: 2 lbs red kidney beans (dried), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 medium onions (chopped), 2 garlic cloves (mashed and chopped), and more.

Yes, Vegetarian 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.

Vegetarian Chili

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