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.
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
- •1½ 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.
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.
Ladle chili into bowls. Pass chopped cilantro, sour cream, grated cheese, and green onions separately.
3 min
