Vegetarian Bloody Mary Bean Chili

Ingredients and Weight

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 (28-ounce) can tomato puree
• 1 (12-ounce) bottle of tomato juice
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 2 (15-ounce) cans of black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 (15-ounce) cans of kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15-ounce) can of corn, drained
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

1 hour

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrots and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the garlic, cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika and cook for 1 minute more.
3. Stir in the tomato puree, tomato juice, vegetable broth, black beans, kidney beans, corn, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce (if using). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, or until the chili has thickened.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Information

(Per serving)

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 5g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 450mg
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Fiber: 10g
• Protein: 15g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and slightly spicy
• Hearty and filling
• Can be made ahead of time
• Perfect for a cold night or a game day

User Comments:

• "This chili is so delicious and satisfying! I love the smoky flavor and the beans give it a nice hearty texture."
• "I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this chili. It's a great way to get your veggies in."
• "This is my go-to chili recipe for potlucks. It's always a hit!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have ground cumin, you can use whole cumin seeds. Just toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Then grind them in a spice grinder.
• If you want a spicier chili, add more hot sauce to taste.
• This chili can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.