Vegetarian Chili
A hearty one-pot chili with kidney beans, black beans, tomatoes, vegetables, corn, and warm spices.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
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Step 2
Chop the onion, bell peppers, and carrots. Add them to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens.
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Step 3
Mince the garlic, add it to the vegetables, and cook until fragrant.
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Step 4
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and tomato paste. Cook until the tomato paste darkens slightly.
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Step 5
Drain and rinse the kidney beans and black beans. Add them to the pot with the tomatoes, corn, vegetable stock, salt, and black pepper, then bring to a boil over high heat.
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Step 6
Reduce to low heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the chili thickens.
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Step 7
Remove the pot from the heat. Juice the lime, chop the cilantro, and stir both into the chili before serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Refrigerate leftovers in shallow covered containers within 2 hours and use within 4 days. Reheat leftovers to 74°C before serving.
Risk factors
- Hot oil, steam, and thick simmering chili can cause burns.
- Cooked leftovers can become unsafe if held at room temperature too long.