Description
A comforting and flavorful Vegetarian Chili packed with beans and spices, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lime juice to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté onions and garlic over medium heat until fragrant.
- Add chopped bell peppers and carrots, cooking until slightly softened.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and let cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust spices as needed. Serve hot with toppings of your choice.
Notes
For a spicier version, add chopped jalapeños or cayenne pepper. Adjust cooking time for more flavor melding if possible.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 0mg