Fast Four-Bean Vegetarian Chili

Submitted by Bizzy-Bee

"This is a yummy and meatless chili recipe that I found in a magazine years ago. I've tweaked it gradually to suit my taste. Optional condiments such as chopped cilantro, low-fat sour cream and chopped green onion make a nice addition."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 8 1-1/2 cup
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups water, divided
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans or (15 ounce) can other white beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1⁄2 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

directions

1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Add 2 cups water, 1 cup wine and the next 8 ingredients (through cannellini beans), stirring to combine.
2. Combine remaining cup of water and tomato paste in a bowl, stirring with a whisk until blended. Stir tomato paste mixture into beans. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until heated through.
3. Top each serving with shredded cheese and other condiments as desired.