Easy Three Bean Vegetarian Chili

spatchcock's Note:

This recipe was originally posted by Zenith. She is no longer active at Recipezaar, but I was and am a huge fan of her recipes, many of which are healthy and low-fat. I've made a close version of this before and it is good. Here are Zenith's original comments: "A quick and easy vegetarian chili. I don't remember where I got this recipe, but I've made it several times, sometimes trying different kinds of beans."

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 medium green pepper , chopped
• 1 medium onion , chopped
• 2 garlic cloves , minced or crushed
• 1 (15 ½ ounce) can kidney beans , rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ½ ounce) can great northern beans , rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ½ ounce) can chickpeas , rinsed and drained (garbanzo beans)
• 1 (14 ½ ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 cup water
• 1 -2 tablespoon cider vinegar (optional)

Directions:

1. Spray a large nonstick pot with cooking spray.
2. (Or use oil for sauteing.) Add green pepper, onion and garlic.
3. Saute over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, or until soft but not brown.
4. Add remaining ingredients.
5. Cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Serve hot in soup bowls.

Reviews

[Shellbelle]

This is a very good vegetarian chili. I substituted 1 can of great northern beans for the chickpeas, and I left out the cider vinegar. Delicious and not too spicey.

[wirkwoman1]

This is delicious and inexpensive too! I've been making it every couple of months. I substitute diced tomatoes but add in some chili paste or red pepper flakes for some heat. I also add some celery and shredded carrots for color. Thank you for an easy recipe.

[Bergy]

Very tasty - I wanted vegetarian because I was serving it with a Taco burger pattie. I made it a 2 bean as I didn't have any garbanzo beans but it was still very good. I increased the heat A nice change from the usual hamburger chili