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Veggie Chili Recipe

Veggie Chili Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bell peppers, diced (one red, one green)
  • 1 jalapeño, minced (optional)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced, plus a spoonful of the sauce
  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and bell peppers with a pinch of salt, and cook until softened and the onion is translucent, about 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and jalapeño and cook 1 minute more.
  2. Clear a space in the center of the pot and add the tomato paste, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, and chipotle pepper with adobo sauce. Stir against the hot bottom of the pot for about 1 minute until the paste darkens and smells toasted.
  3. Add the crushed tomatoes, black beans, pinto beans, and vegetable broth. Stir and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and top with avocado, cilantro, sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips.

Notes

The chili tastes even better the next day, so make it ahead if you can. If it gets too thick over time, thin with a little broth when reheating.