Pub-Style Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 large onion (1 pound)
• 2 cloves garlic (1 ounce)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
• 1 cup chopped mushrooms
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 1 hour

Difficulty Level: 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Chop the onion and garlic.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
3. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the black beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, bell pepper, mushrooms, carrots, vegetable broth, cumin, coriander, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, or until the chili has thickened.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 5g
• Protein: 15g
• Fiber: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 35g

Dish Characteristics:

• Vegetarian
• Hearty and flavorful
• Perfect for a cold evening
• Can be served with cornbread, sour cream, or shredded cheese

User Comments:

• "This vegetarian chili is so good! It's hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a cold night."
• "I love that this chili is vegetarian. It's a great way to get your vegetables in."
• "I made this chili for a party and everyone loved it. It's a great crowd-pleaser."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have vegetable broth, you can use water instead.
• If you like a spicier chili, add more red pepper flakes.
• For a creamier chili, stir in some sour cream or yogurt at the end of cooking.