A good vegetarian chili can satisfy all your comfort food needs. It is easy to make, uses only one pot and the best part is you can load on the cheese.
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- 6Servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, such as Colavita
- 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 green pepper, seeds and ribs removed, coarsely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 (15-ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 cups shredded cheddar (optional)
Preparation
1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onions and peppers for about 6 minutes. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, tomato paste, vinegar, tomatoes, beans, water, sugar, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil and reduce to medium heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Remove cinnamon stick before serving.
3. Spoon into individual bowls; top with cheddar cheese if desired and serve with Homemade Corn Bread (page 223).
Recipe Courtesy of Quick & Kosher: Meals in Minutes by Jamie Geller (Feldheim 2010)
