Vegetarian Chili with Black Beans

Name: Vegetarian Chili with Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans; 0.25 cup olive oil; 2 cups chopped onions; 2 medium red bell peppers, coarsely chopped; 6 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce; salt and ground black pepper to taste

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Quick, easy, and delicious vegetarian bean chili. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, sour cream, grated Monterey Jack cheese, and chopped green onions. Serve with corn bread or rice.

Submitted by Gene Payne

Published on April 26, 2015

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

3 (15 ounce) cans black beans
¼ cup olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
2 medium red bell peppers, coarsely chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Drain black beans, reserving 1/2 cup liquid. Set aside.
Heat oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic; saute until onions are soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Add chili powder, oregano, cumin, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Add reserved black beans, 1/2 cup bean liquid, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend and chili thickens, about 15 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle chili into bowls to serve.

Cook's Note:

For a chunkier dish, use crushed tomatoes instead of tomato sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

342	Calories
11g	Fat
50g	Carbs
16g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 342
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Sodium 1245mg	54%
Total Carbohydrate 50g	18%
Dietary Fiber 19g	67%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 16g	31%
Vitamin C 69mg	76%
Calcium 125mg	10%
Iron 6mg	34%
Potassium 1150mg	24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.