Ridiculously Easy Meatless Chili Recipe
This meatless chili recipe is perfect for those days when you don't have time to slave over the stove while your meal simmers and doesn't require much more than opening a few canned goods to create to a delicious and healthy meal.
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 jar (24 oz) Rao's Arrabbiata Sauce (or jarred marinara sauce of you preference)
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 can (14 oz) refried beans
- salt and pepper as needed
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat
- Once warm, add the diced onion and saute until translucent and soft, about 5-8 minutes
- Add the vegetable broth and stir to pick up any browned onoins that might have stuck to the bottom of the pan
- Add the drained black beans, kidney beans and jar of marinara sauce. Stir to combine
- Add the cumin, paprika, and chili powder. Stir to combine and allow to simmer for an additional 10-12 minutes, stiring frequently.
- Add the can of refried beans to thicken the chili and stir well to combine. Reduce heat to low and simmer an additional 5 minutes.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as need. Garnish with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, a dollop of greek yogurt, scallions, chives, sliced olives or a squeeze of lime.