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Hearty Vegetarian Chili

Savory meatless chili with a colorful mix of veggies, hearty beans, and bold spices.Makes 4 servings for $5.
Recipe by by Ashley Hamilton
Close up shot of white bowl of chili garnished with sliced radishes and slivered lettuce.
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Cost per servingPer serving$0.75
Makes12 servings
Total timeTotal30 minutes
Prep 10 minutes Cook 20 minutes
Prep 10 minutes Cook 20 minutes
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Ingredients

Makes 12 servings. Check items off as you go.
  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Stir in tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are soft. If contents begin to stick to the pot, add a small amount of water.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Nutrition per serving

1 serving is 1 cup
  • Sodium450mg
  • Calories130
  • Carbohydrates21g
  • Fiber8g
  • Fat4g
  • Protein6g
Serving: 1 cupCalories: 130calCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSodium: 450mgFiber: 8g
Cost per serving is an estimate based on average Michigan grocery prices and may vary.
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