Hearty Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 can crushed tomatoes, 28 oz
- 1 can black beans, 15 oz, drained and rinsed
- 1 can kidney beans, 15 oz, drained and rinsed
- 1 can pinto beans, 15 oz, drained and rinsed
- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
- 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- avocado, cilantro, sliced green onions, for topping
Hearty Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili
- Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, both bell peppers and the jalapeño and cook, stirring, until soft.
- Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano and tomato paste and stir until the spices smell toasty.
- Add the sweet potato, crushed tomatoes, all three beans, broth and salt. Stir and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat and simmer, partly covered and stirring now and then, until the sweet potato is tender and the chili has thickened.
- Stir in the corn and cook until hot.
- Stir in the lime juice, then taste and add more salt if needed.
- Ladle into bowls and top with avocado, cilantro and green onions.