Five Bean Vegetarian Chili |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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A lowfat, low calorie vegan chili that gives lots of protein and tastes nice at the same time. Ingredients:
1 teaspoon olive oil |
2 yellow onions, chopped |
5 garlic cloves, chopped |
2 red bell peppers, chopped |
2 yellow bell peppers, chopped |
1 (16 ounce) package lentils |
1 (16 ounce) can black-eyed peas |
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet chili seasoning mix |
2 tablespoons salt |
2 teaspoons oregano |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/4 teaspoon white pepper |
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper |
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (with liquid) |
36 ounces water (2 tomato cans filled) |
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained |
2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained |
3 tablespoons tabasco sauce |
Directions:
1. In a large kettle, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onions, garlic and peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally 8 to 10 minutes until vegetables are soft and fragrant.
2. While vegetables are cooking, rinse lentils in a colander under running water. Add lentils and remaining ingredients to kettle.
3. Bring to a boil and simmer 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occauntil lentils are tender and chili is rich and thick.
4. Taste mixture for seasonings. If spicier chili is desired, add additional Tabasco sauce.
5. Serve with hot corn tortillas.
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