Vegetarian Chunky Chili

Name: Vegetarian Chunky Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 cups, 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 cups chopped onions; 1/2 cup chopped yellow pepper; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons maple syrup or 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 (450 g) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained; 2 (450 g) cans black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (450 g) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (450 g) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

Submitted by Gerry sans Sanddunes

"Tasty, fibre-rich, cold-weather food."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 15
Yields:: 8 cups
Serves:: 8

ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups chopped onions
¹⁄₂ cup chopped yellow pepper
¹⁄₂ cup chopped green pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons maple syrup or 1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon black pepper
2 (450 g) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained
2 (450 g) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (450 g) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (450 g) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

directions

Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add onion, bell peppers and garlic.
Saute 5 minutes or until tender.
Add sugar and remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
Makes 8x1-cup servings.

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Reviews

I am giving this recipe 4 stars, because, although I think it is good, it is not stupendous. I made this recipe directly as written. But, this could be a very good low-budget recipe. You could use 2 green peppers and pre-cooked dry beans. You could also add other veggies to this recipe such as corn, or shredded carrots. We live in NM, and they make these things called "Frito Pies" here. So, I served this chili over a "bed" of fritos for my kids. I topped the adult's version with shredded cheese and sour cream.

MargieS2008
Wonderful Chili, I've been looking for a vegetarian recipe and here's my keeper! The only thing I found was that there was just not enough liquid in the pot, so I added some water and then thickened it up with corn starch.

lisa.conklin
This maybe one of the best vegetarian chili's I have ever had. It had a great smokey flavor to it. Gay made it for me when I was at her house. She made a meat version for the rest of the group.

Megan1
This chili is INCREDIBLE!! I actually cooked this a couple of weeks ago and forgot to add it to my cookbook and rate it...I just spent the last hour or so trying to find it again...it really is THAT GOOD. I made it exactly as you described, I used brown sugar and it added just enough sweetness to balance the flavors. I grind my own chili powder using equal amounts of dried pasilla and ancho chiles. Thanks Gerry for an amazing recipe.

Chef Johnny Ringo
We both really liked this. Followed direction as posted and had very little left over. What was left was even better next day.

ruthbomer

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Gerry sans Sanddunes

Canada

An older gentleman who enjoys cooking and is currently exploring the tastes and cooking methods of Oceania, the East and the Orient. I value time spent sharing food with friends. Is there a better feeling than the sublime mellowness and goodwill which, by candle-light, can blanket pleasant company at the end of a splendid meal?

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