Vegetarian Chili
Why I Love This Recipe
My daughter just became a vegetarian. Enough said. (This did turn out to be pretty tasty, though)
Ingredients You'll Need
¼ pound kidney beans, washed and soaked*
¼ pound great northern beans, washed and soaked*
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup shredded carrots
½ cup chopped green peppers
½ cup chopped onions
2 (28 oz) cans whole tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon southwest seasoning, optional
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup hot picanté sauce (you can also use spicy bloody mary mix)
2 cups water
*just use canned beans if you like
Directions
Rinse the beans and pick out any stones. Put them in a large saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover and let sit for an hour.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute the carrots, onions, garlic and green pepper in the olive oil over medium/high heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, seasonings, picante sauce, water, and the soaked beans (if using canned beans, add near the end)
Bring the chili to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook for 60-90 minutes.
Serve chili topped with lowfat sour cream and shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
