Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients · for 6 (scales to your household)

• 2 Tbsp Olive oil $0.36
• 1 Onion $0.60
• 3 Garlic cloves $0.09
• 1 Green bell pepper $0.88
• 6 oz. Tomato paste $1.42
• 1 Can Diced tomatoes $2.02
• 1 Can Fire roasted green chiles $2.75
• 2 Tbsp Molasses $0.32
• 1 cup Water $0.00
• 1 Can Dark kidney beans $2.18
• 1 Can Black beans $2.34
• 1 Can Pinto beans $1.74
• 1 Can Whole kernel corn $2.60
• 1 Tbsp Chili powder $0.36
• 2 tsp Ground cumin $0.27
• 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper $0.03
• 1/4 tsp Garlic powder $0.03
• 1/2 tsp Onion powder $0.07
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper $0.07
• 1 tsp Salt $0.05

Per-ingredient cost is the amount this recipe uses at the lowest Canadian price we have on file; the per-serving total above adds the range up to the dearest price and for buying whole packages.

Method

1. Dice the onion and bell pepper. Mince the garlic.
2. Toast chili powder, cumin, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in your chili pot over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 2-4 minutes.
3. Add the olive oil, onion, garlic, bell pepper, and salt to your pot.
4. Stir together and cook until peppers and onions have softened, about 4-6 minutes.
5. Add the tomato paste, diced tomatoes with juices, diced green chiles with juices, molasses, and water. Stir and simmer for about 5 minutes.
6. Add kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, and strained can of corn. Stir together and simmer the chili for about 20-25 minutes, covered. Your chili is done when all of the vegetables are tender.

Per serving