Easy Vegetarian Bean Chili

Submitted by annh53182

"From the Cheap Healthy Good Blog."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 (15 ounce) cans beans, rinsed (see note)
• 2 -3 teaspoons minced chipotle chiles in adobo
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• salt & fresh ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, minced
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1⁄2 cups frozen corn, thawed
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

directions

1. Pour tomatoes and the accompanying juices in a food processor. Pulse 4 or 5 times, until it's kinda chunky.
2. In a large saucepan, combine tomatoes, beans, chipotles, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir and cover. Heat over high until it starts boiling. Drop heat to medium-low and simmer for the time being.
3. In a different large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. When very hot, add onion, chili powder, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir. Saute until onions are soft and a little translucent, around 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic. Stir. Saute until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
4. Pour tomato mixture into onion pot. Scrape browned bits with the back of your spoon, if you have 'em. Drop heat to medium-low and cook about 15 minutes, until chili has a more chili-like consistency. Stir occasionally.
5. After 15 minutes, add corn and cilantro. Stir. Heat until corn is warmed through. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve.