Description
Vegetarian chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings with friends. Bursting with colorful beans, tomatoes, and spices, this hearty dish offers a delightful medley of flavors that warms your soul. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite veggies, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped bell pepper and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes (with juice), vegetable broth, cumin powder, and chili powder. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as desired before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg