Name: Vegetarian Bean Chili
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 Yellow Onion (chopped); 4 Cloves of Garlic (minced); 2 15.5 oz Chili Beans; 2 15.5 oz Pinto Beans; 2 15.5 oz Kidney Beans; 2 15.5 oz Black Beans; 1 10 oz Rotel; 2 14.5 oz Tomato Sauce; 1 14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes; 3 tbsp Chili Powder; 1 tbsp Cayenne Pepper; 2 tbsp Cumin; 1 tsp Paprika; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; Salt & Pepper to taste

bean chili in a white bowl with shredded cheese and sour cream on top

Did you know that today is National Chili Day? It just gives us all a great reason to enjoy a nice hearty comforting bowl of chili and today I’m sharing my go to recipe for veggie bean chili. This is a vegetarian chili, however, if you can easily add meat to it if you like.

Vegetarian Bean Chili

Ingredients

2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 Yellow Onion (chopped)
4 Cloves of Garlic (minced)
2 15.5 oz Chili Beans
2 15.5 oz Pinto Beans
2 15.5 oz Kidney Beans
2 15.5 oz Black Beans
1 10 oz Rotel
2 14.5 oz Tomato Sauce
1 14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes
3 tbsp Chili Powder
1 tbsp Cayenne Pepper
2 tbsp Cumin
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Garlic Powder
Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

Rinse and drain all beans
Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil
Add in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Rotel, beans and seasonings and mix well
Cook on medium heat and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for approximately 20 minutes, stirring occasionally
Serve with the toppings and sides of your choice