Vegetarian Cincinnati-Style Chili

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
• 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 (15 ounce) can of black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can of kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (28 ounce) can of crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup of vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Preparation Time:

10 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the garlic, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes more.
4. Stir in the black beans, kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, oregano, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chili has thickened and the flavors have blended.
6. Serve the chili hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 5 grams
• Saturated Fat: 1 gram
• Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
• Sodium: 600 milligrams
• Carbohydrates: 40 grams
• Fiber: 15 grams
• Protein: 15 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Vegetarian
• Protein-packed
• Savory and flavorful
• Perfect for a cold winter day
• Can be served with cornbread, crackers, or rice

User Comments:

• "This vegetarian chili is absolutely delicious! It is so hearty and flavorful that I can't believe it doesn't have any meat in it."
• "I love how easy this recipe is to make. It is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner."
• "I served this chili with cornbread and it was the perfect comfort food."
• "I made this chili for a party and everyone raved about it. It is a crowd-pleaser for sure."
• "I am not a vegetarian but I still love this chili. It is so flavorful and satisfying."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have any vegetable broth on hand, you can use water instead.
• If you like your chili spicy, you can add more chili powder to taste.
• You can also add other vegetables to this chili, such as corn, zucchini, or squash.
• Be sure to simmer the chili for at least 20 minutes so that the flavors have time to blend.