Recipe: Yummy 3-Bean Vegetarian Chili

3-Bean Vegetarian Chili. This delicious, spicy vegetarian chili is packed with produce. With black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans, the chili is hearty enough that no one will miss the meat. CIA Chef Scott Samuel's secret for adding savory flavor is a teaspoon of cocoa powder.

I'm not a diet-restricted vegan or vegetarian, but I love to conquer carnivore-approved, plant-based recipes. This tried and tested vegan chili recipe will have people not believing it's vegan or vegetarian chili. We love it when that happens! You can cook 3-Bean Vegetarian Chili using 22 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of 3-Bean Vegetarian Chili

1. You need 2 of dried chiles, seeded.
2. It's 2 of fresh chiles, seeded.
3. You need 1 of jalapeno, seeded.
4. Prepare 1 of onion, sliced, divided.
5. It's 1/2 cup of vegetable broth.
6. You need 3 of garlic cloves, minced.
7. You need 1 tsp of cumin.
8. It's 2 tsp of chili powder.
9. You need 2 tbsp of oregano.
10. Prepare 1 of red pepper, roughly diced.
11. You need 1 can of red beans.
12. Prepare 1 can of black beans.
13. You need 1 can of garbanzo beans.
14. You need 1 packet of goya sazon.
15. It's 1 tbsp of adobo.
16. It's 1 can of green chiles.
17. It's 2 tbsp of soy sauce.
18. It's 1 tbsp of hot sauce.
19. You need 1 can of tomatoe sauce.
20. It's 1 tsp of apple cider vinegar.
21. Prepare 2 tbsp of coconut flour.
22. Prepare 1 tsp of vodka.

A vegetarian chili that's so hearty and flavorful you'll forget it's meat free! Don't forget to add the chipotle chiles for a smoky, slightly spicy, depth of flavor. This hearty vegetarian three bean chili is packed with protein from three varieties of beans: pinto, black, and kidney beans. Chipotle peppers give spice and smoky flavor to the chili.

3-Bean Vegetarian Chili instructions

1. Roast dried and fresh chiles and jalapeno in a saucepan over medium high heat. You're looking for some good charring here..
2. Add vegetable broth, garlic and half the onion..
3. Bring to a boil, then lower to medium-low heat. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Using an immersion blender or just a regular old blender puree the ingredients..
5. Add all the other ingredients except the coconut flour and vodka to a sauce pan. Bring to a boil of med-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 30 minutes, stirring often..
6. The coconut flour can be added by tsp to thicken the chili. Add the tsp of vodka (or any other high proof alcohol) just before serving for an intense increase in flavor..
7. Serve over rice or on its own. Garnish with cheddar cheese and green onion..

Serve it with rice to make it a more filling meal! No one will ever miss the meat in this hearty chili that is packed with flavor. This is an excellent dish to serve for a ready when you are weeknight meal. This easy vegetarian three-bean chili recipe is perfect for game day, winter, meal prep lunches or any party. Add beans, corn, vegetable broth, canned tomatoes, garlic and spices to the pot.

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