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Easy Vegetarian Chili

This vegetarian chili is so easy to make for a fall weeknight meal. With black beans, kidney beans and roasted corn this is one of my favorite fall meals.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chili, vegetarian
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Yellow Onion Diced
  • 4 Garlic Cloves Minced
  • 1 Green Pepper Diced
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tbsp Cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Chipotle Chili Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Sugar
  • 1 14.5 oz can Petite Diced Tomatoes
  • 2 cans Black Beans Rinsed & Drained
  • 1 can Kidney Beans Rinsed & Drained
  • 2 15 oz cans Tomato Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1/2 cup Frozen Roasted Corn
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Avocado Topping
  • Cheddar Cheese Topping

Instructions

  • In a Dutch oven heat the olive oil on medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until the onion turns translucent.
  • Add the green pepper and cook for 2-3 more minutes.
  • Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, chipotle chili pepper, and sugar and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the black beans, kidney beans, and petite diced tomatoes along with a pinch of salt and pepper to the Dutch oven.
  • Add the tomato sauce, vegetable broth and frozen roasted corn. Stir everything together.
  • Allow the chili to come to a boil by turning the heat to medium/high. Then cover and reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 15 minutes (at least).
  • Garnish the chili with cheese, avocado, sour cream or fresh cilantro.