Vegetarian Chili with Pantry Staples - Shelter in Place

Vegetarian Chili is a great way to use what you have with out having to make an additional trip to the store during the Shelter in Place order. It is a must try for Meatless Monday's. You are not missing any of the flavors and it is very satisfying. It would be a great addition to your dinner table.

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Vegetarian Chili Printable Recipe

1 Onion

6 Cloves of Garlic

1/2 bunch of Cilantro

1 Chipotle Chilies in adobo, plus 1 tsp. Adobo Sauce

1/4 Cup Tomato Paste or a can of tomato sauce whichever you have

2 15 oz. Cans Pinto Beans or any beans you have on hand

2 Tsp. Chili Powder
1 Tsp. Ground Cumin

1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 28 oz. Can Fire Roasted Tomatoes

2-4 Tsp. Kosher Salt

2 Tsp. Freshly Ground Black Pepper
4 Cups Water
Juice of 1 Lime

Toppings if you have them at home already. Try not to make too many frequent unnecessary trips to any store during this Quarantine time.

Tortilla Chips or Frito's

Limes

Avocado

Sour Cream

Cheese
Green Onion
Cilantro

Chop the onion, chipotle chilies, and the garlic. Separate the cilantro leaves from the stems, set aside the leaves, and chop the stems. Drain and Rinse the 2 15.oz. cans of pinto beans.

In a Dutch oven, add in the extra virgin olive oil and bring it up to medium high heat. Add in the onion, garlic, cilantro stems, chili powder, ground cumin, and saute while stirring for 5-6 minutes or until the onion starts to soften. 

Add in the chipotle chili, adobo sauce, tomato paste or sauce, and saute for an additional 2-3 minutes making sure to stir frequently.

Add in the fire roasted tomatoes, stir to combine, and cook for another 5-10 minutes.

Add the beans, the 2 tsp. kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper and 4 cups of water. Stir to combine, and bring the chili to a boil. Once boiling reduce the heat and let simmer for 30-35 minutes until the chili has reduced slightly.

Once reduced, remove 1 ladle of beans, mash them, then return to the pot. Squeeze in the juice of 1 lime, stir, and taste for seasoning. Add additional salt and freshly ground black pepper if needed.

If using cut up the limes, green onion, and avocado.

Serve the chili and top with a squeeze of lime, cheese, avocado, cilantro, green onion, sour cream, and a couple of Frito's. 

Enjoy!!

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