Savory meatless chili with a colorful mix of veggies, hearty beans, and bold spices. |
Ingredients
- 1 large white onion, chopped
- 1 large green pepper, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 medium hot pepper (e.g., jalapeño, habanero, serrano, etc.), seeded and diced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 6 large tomatoes, chopped into small, medium, and large pieces, juices reserved
- 2-3 tablespoons tomato paste
- Two (15.5-ounce) cans red kidney beans, undrained
- 6 tablespoons chili powder
- 4 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Sprinkle of brown sugar, (optional)
- Hot pepper sauce, to taste (optional)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- water, as needed
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add onions and peppers and sauté for 2 minutes. Add garlic, taking care not to let it burn. Continue cooking until onions and peppers are slightly tender and garlic is fragrant.
- Stir in tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are soft. If contents begin to stick to the pot, add a small amount of water.
- Add chili powder, paprika, and cumin. Increase heat to medium and add just enough water to cover contents of pot. Mix well and cook covered for 5 minutes. Stir in kidney beans and cook an additional 5 minutes.
- Add tomato paste, cinnamon, brown sugar and hot pepper sauce , if using. Stir to combine and reduce heat to low. Simmer 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to come together. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Notes
Chef's Notes
- Make this chili your own. If you are sensitive to spice, start with half the suggested measurements. Add more if you prefer a spicier chili. Cook chili to desired thickness. If you prefer a thicker chili, add additional tomato paste. If you prefer your chili to be more like a soup, add more water.
- For additional protein, trying adding 1 cup of cooked lentils.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cupCalories: 130calCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSodium: 450mgFiber: 8g