Three Bean Vegan Chili

Name: Three Bean Vegan Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (20 ounce) can whole tomatoes; 1 (16 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 cups whole wheat elbow macaroni (optional); 32 ounces water; 1/4 cup chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 2 teaspoons dried onion

Submitted by jenms

"A quick and simple spicy vegetarian/vegan chili with beans and pasta. I grew up loving my mom's chili with beef. When I gave up red meat, I switched to ground turkey, and adjusted the recipe slightly. I later increased the bean ratio and cut out the meat entirely."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (20 ounce) can whole tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups whole wheat elbow macaroni (optional)
32 ounces water
¹⁄₄ cup chili powder
¹⁄₄ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¹⁄₂ teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons dried onion

directions

Break up whole tomatoes with a fork, and add them to a large pot.
Add all remaining ingredients to the pot.
Cook on medium high for about 30 minutes.
Serve with whole wheat crackers.
For thicker chili, slow cook for 1 hour on a low setting.
For spicier chili, add more chili powder to taste.
Optional non-vegetarian version: add half pound of cooked/drained ground turkey to other ingredients.