High-Protein, High-Fiber Three Bean Chili Recipe Cooks In 30 Minutes High Fiber Recipes High Protein Recipes Vegetarian Vegan Soups Dinner Lunch Gluten-free

It's chili season! Have a vegan or vegetarian friend or family member? This easy, flavorful vegetarian bean chili recipe will make everyone happy and have them asking for seconds. Plus, beans are an anti-inflammatory protein food that we should eat more of.

This protein-rich, high-fiber three-bean chili recipe cooks up in about 30 minutes on the stove top. So not only do you get the health benefits of beans, but out of the kitchen fast! To make this easy bean chili you will need to gather the following ingredients: olive oil, onion, bell pepper, celery, carrots, garlic, vegetable broth (you can use water), chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, ground cayenne, crushed tomatoes, kidney or black beans, pinto beans and your favorite white beans.

Serve this hearty chili for lunch or dinner with your favorite side dishes and toppings. For the toppings, think sour cream, chopped cilantro, red onion, jalapenos and tortilla chips (or nothing at all!). Cornbread or hot rolls would be delicious on the side.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup water or vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder (or to taste)
• 15 ounces (1 can) black beans or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces (1 can) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces (1 can) navy beans or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 56 ounces (2 cans) crushed tomatoes or diced tomatoes

Here's how to make it: 

1. Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot. Add the onion, bell pepper, carrots and celery. Cook until soft and beginning to brown, about 7 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds. (If you have meat-eaters in the family, you could add a pound of ground beef or ground turkey.)
2. Add the water or broth, chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano and cayenne powder. Cook about 2 minutes.
3. Add the beans and tomatoes. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat and cook for about 10 minutes. (For extra flavor, use fire-roasted tomatoes. Feel free to mix up the variety of beans used to fit your family's tastes.)
4. Uncover and cook until it reaches desired thickness, about 5 more minutes. Serve.

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