Vegetarian Black Bean Chili

A hearty vegetarian chili made with black beans, bell peppers, and aromatic spices, topped with fresh garnishes. Perfect for a comforting meal that's both nutritious and flavorful.

6 servings
30 min

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 1⅔ cups red bell peppers
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • teaspoons ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 cans black beans
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup MontereyJack cheese
  • ½ cup green onions

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic; sauté until onions soften, about 10 minutes. Mix in chili powder, oregano, cumin, and cayenne; stir 2 minutes. Mix in beans, 1/2 cup reserved bean liquid, and tomato sauce. Bring chili to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until flavors blend and chili thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

    27 min

  2. 2.

    Ladle chili into bowls. Pass chopped cilantro, sour cream, grated cheese, and green onions separately.

    3 min