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Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili

From the Liz Biro collection
Serves 16

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 bell peppers or a mix of fresh anaheim and poblano chiles, chopped (about 2 cups)
4 cups pinto beans, slightly undercooked
2 cups black beans, slightly undercooked
2 cups raw lentils
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
5 cups cooking liquid from beans
1 Tbsp. dried oregano
1 Tbsp. ground cumin
2 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. salt
1 cup dry textured vegetable protein (TVP), optional
cups frozen corn kernels or canned hominy
1 Tbsp. cocoa powder

Steps

  1. Place large, heavy stockpot over medium-high heat. When pan is hot, add olive oil. Add onions and peppers to hot oil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until vegetables are tender and onion is lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat if vegetables begin to brown too quickly.
  2. Add beans, tomatoes, bean-cooking liquid, and seasonings to pot. Stir to combine. Add textured vegetable protein if using. Increase heat to high to bring chili to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer chili, uncovered, until mixture is very thick, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  3. Add corn or hominy to pot and simmer another 10 minutes. Add cocoa and simmer another 5 minutes. Serve warm with grated cheese, cilantro sprigs, chopped onion, and sour cream as garnishes.

Notes

Read more about cooking with beans.

This content is from the Liz Biro collection.

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