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Homemade Vegetarian Chili
Homemade Vegetarian Chili includes extra-virgin olive oil, medium red onion, large red bell pepper. Total time: 60 minutes. Serves 4.
Ingredients
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
½ teaspoon salt, divided
4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
2 tbsp chili powder*
2 tsp ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika*
1 tsp dried oregano
1 large can or 2 small cans diced tomatoes**, with their juices
15 oz black beans, rinsed and drained
15 oz pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups vegetable broth or water
1 bay leaf
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnishing
1 - 2 tsp sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar or lime juice, to taste
Garnishes: chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, tortilla chips, sour cream or crème fraîche, grated cheddar cheese, etc.