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Vegetarian Bean Chili

Vegetarian Bean Chili

  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp canola oil 15 mL
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped 2
  • 2 medium onions, diced 2
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced 2
  • 2 medium carrots, diced 2
  • 1 red pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 zucchini, finely chopped
  • 2 cans (28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (5 1/2 oz/156 mL) tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp chili powder (25 mL)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin (5 mL)
  • 1 tsp salt (5 mL)
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper (2 mL)
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) (1 mL
  • 4 cups cooked white pea beans (navy beans) (1 L)
  • 1 cup frozen corn niblets (250 mL)
  • light sour cream (optional)

Instructions

In a Dutch oven or large pot, heat oil. Add celery, onion, garlic, carrots, red pepper and zucchini; sauté over medium heat about 7 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper and cayenne; stir to combine. Add white pea beans and corn; bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer over medium-low heat 30 to 45 or until thickened.

Spoon into individual serving bowls and top with a dollop of sour cream.


Notes

Meat Alternative: Add cooked ground beef or ground chicken


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 recipe
  • Calories: 264
  • Fat: 4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fiber: 12 g
  • Protein: 13 g