Vegetarian Chili with Cornbread Crumbles
This vegetarian chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. The combination of black beans, pinto beans, corn, and diced tomatoes creates a complex and satisfying flavor profile, while the chili powder, cumin, and salt add a touch of spice. The cornbread crumbles on top add a nice crunch and sweetness to the dish.
This recipe was inspired by a trip I took to the American Southwest. I was hiking in the mountains when I came across a small town that had a chili cook-off. I tried several different chilis, but one in particular stood out. It was a vegetarian chili that was made with a variety of beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. The chili was so flavorful and hearty that I knew I had to recreate it at home. When I got back home, I started experimenting with different ingredients and ratios until I came up with a recipe that I loved. This vegetarian chili is now one of my go-to meals, and it is always a hit with my friends and family.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, garlic, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the black beans, pinto beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chili has thickened.
  4. Serve the chili hot with cornbread crumbles on top.
Why It Works
  • The combination of black beans, pinto beans, corn, and diced tomatoes creates a complex and satisfying flavor profile.
  • The chili powder, cumin, and salt add a touch of spice that balances out the sweetness of the corn and tomatoes.
  • The cornbread crumbles on top add a nice crunch and sweetness to the dish.