Flavorful Vegetable and Bean Chili
This vegetable and bean chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a cold winter night. It's made with a variety of vegetables, beans, and spices, and it's simmered until it's thick and flavorful. Serve it with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped onions.
Chili is a classic American dish that has been around for centuries. It's believed to have originated with the Native Americans, who would cook stews made with meat, vegetables, and beans. Over time, chili became a popular dish among settlers and cowboys, and it eventually spread throughout the United States. Today, there are many different variations of chili, but the basic ingredients remain the same: meat, vegetables, beans, and spices. This particular recipe for vegetable and bean chili is a healthier take on the classic dish. It's made with a variety of vegetables, including onions, bell peppers, and garlic. It also includes two types of beans, black beans and kidney beans. The chili is simmered in a flavorful broth made with tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and salt. The result is a hearty and flavorful chili that's perfect for a cold winter night.
Flavorful Vegetable and Bean Chili Flavorful Vegetable and Bean Chili Flavorful Vegetable and Bean Chili Flavorful Vegetable and Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 60 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  4. Add the beans, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, or until thickened.
Why It Works
  • The combination of vegetables, beans, and spices creates a flavorful and satisfying dish.
  • Simmering the chili for an hour allows the flavors to meld and develop.
  • The use of two types of beans adds depth and texture to the chili.